The 15 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in Every US State

1. Columbia University

Columbia University in New York is one of the most selective colleges in the country, with an acceptance rate of just 7%. It's renowned for its excellent programs, ranking #2 in the U.S. for English and also highly in environmental science and global studies.

To get in, students generally need SAT scores between 1460-1570 and ACT scores of 33-35. Columbia offers a top-notch education that prepares students for significant global roles.