Among the 20 colleges that admitted the most applicants off the waitlist, the overall average for fall 2023 was 51.9%, according to U.S. News data. Eleven schools admitted more than 56%.

Below are the 20 ranked colleges that charge the least for food and housing in the 2024-2025 school year. The data reflects information U.S. News received as of Aug. 26, 2024.

More colleges set to close in 2025, even as ‘Ivy Plus' schools experience application boom By Jessica Dickler,CNBC • Published October 15, 2024 • Updated on October 15, 2024 at 11:42 am ...