These schools, with fewer than 4,000 students each, offer top academics, plus greater access to faculty and more protection from federal funding cuts, than at big research universities. The ...

When people think of college life, many picture bustling cities, huge campuses, and crowds of students rushing to class. But there’s something special about choosing to study in a smaller town. It can ...

Columbia College Chicago had its credit rating downgraded to junk, the latest small school to see its finances bruised by declining enrollment. The 135-year-old arts college in the South Loop was ...

“Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri is dedicated to research, patient care, service to society, and sustainability ...