#31: Middlebury College, Vermont

Tuition Cost: $62,460

Graduate Percentage: 84%

In 2017, Middlebury College became the center of controversy after a visit from a contentious political scientist led to violence, injuring a faculty member. Despite its commendable teaching and graduation rates, the incident spotlighted the institution’s handling of sensitive situations.

The 2017 incident at Middlebury College sparked nationwide debates on free speech and discrimination, capturing headlines and deterring many prospective students from applying. This highlighted the impact of campus controversies on a college’s reputation.