Forbes has released its annual list of America's top colleges, with Princeton University retaining the No. 1 spot. New Jersey leads the rankings with 16 institutions, also including The College of New Jersey at 123rd. In New Hampshire, Dartmouth College ranked 16th and the University of New Hampshire came in at 371st. Rhode Island's Brown University achieved the highest rank at 18th, with four other schools making the list. Connecticut boasts eight colleges in the top 500, with the University of Connecticut ranking 85th. The rankings are based on metrics such as graduation rates, student debt, and overall return on investment for students.