How Entrepreneur and Princeton Review Ranked 2027’s Top Schools

The ranking is based on a survey of more than 250 colleges and universities conducted by The Princeton Review last summer. The organizations say they assess whether programs help students build businesses, develop networks and raise capital, as well as what they teach in class.

Schools reported whether they offer entrepreneurship majors, minors, concentrations or degrees, and the number of courses covering areas such as new technology, social entrepreneurship, business analytics, idea development and venture capital. The survey also asked about opportunities for students to work across disciplines, such as collaborating with engineering students on a product.

Beyond academics, the assessment considered scholarships, outside mentors and events including business-plan competitions, hackathons, pitch-deck contests and startup weekends. Schools also reported prize amounts and the total winnings their entrepreneurship students received in outside competitions.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, schools supplied enrollment figures for full- and part-time students taking entrepreneurship courses, along with the number who had developed an actionable startup business plan. The survey also counted companies launched by graduates over the previous five and 10 years and the investment those businesses raised. Faculty numbers—and how many had started, bought or run a business—were included as well. Further methodology details are available at princetonreview.com/entrepreneur.