2022
Annual Parchment Student Choice College Rankings
Rankings based on actual student choice
- Student Choice
- College Rankings
- 2022
What are the top choices for students and where do they go?
Parchment’s Student Choice College Rankings, now in its 11th year, delivers rankings based on actual student choice. Our ranking is calculated by aggregating and analyzing data shared by college bound students including where they applied to, where they were accepted, and ultimately, where they chose to go.
Applicants today are applying to more colleges and universities than ever before (with total applications rising 21.3% from 2019–20 to 2021–22). On average, schools are receiving 5.62 applications per applicant, based on March 2022 Common Application report.
What are the top choices for students and where do they go?
Student Choice College Rankings
This final enrollment decision is the big contender and drives the final point distribution, revealing the final ranking. Learn more about our methodology.
WHY PARCHMENT
Parchment is the Global Leader in
Credential Management
Delivering the most comprehensive academic credential management platform and global network
Delivery through data
Parchment helps institutions leverage the data they have to enable new ways to engage current and prospective students and offer more value.
Efficiency through automation
Parchment helps to alleviate stress by eliminating manual and repetitive tasks associated with issuing transcripts and diplomas. Helping Registrars gain efficiency and streamline processes
Innovation
Innovation is key to Parchment’s continued success in delivering and growing the most comprehensive academic credential management platform.
One Solution
Parchment can save you time and money by moving to a comprehensive platform, to better serve your students with a modern credential experience.
Free College Tools
In addition to the Parchment Student Choice College Rankings, Parchment offers a series of free college tools to help college-bound students build their lists, compare their admissions chances against other students that were accepted.
