STACK Elite 50

We spend months of crunching numbers like wins, losses, championships, school rankings, academic progress and more to provide you, the student-athlete, a ranking of the best schools for academically minded athletes. STACK's Annual Elite 50, provides athletes with a list of schools to discover the one with right balance of academics and athletics for each individual. Our Elite 50 consists of two sections: the overall Elite 50 and summary, and individual team rankings for the 21 varsity sports. If overall athletic domination is more important to you, dive into the Elite 50.

Recruiting Advice

Latest Articles

Unveiling the Fifth Annual Elite 50 College Rankings

December 5, 2011 | Dustin Brady

Finding the right college is a complicated, multi-year process. Get a head start with STACK's Fifth Annual Elite 50 Colleges, the most comprehensive breakdown of top schools and the only rankings based on both academic and athletic criteria. We’ve compiled the facts and figures, analyzed the teams and...

Elite 50: Ranking the 50 Best Colleges for Athletes

December 5, 2011 | Dustin Brady

Although many college rankings focus on sports and many more deal with academics, few resources exist for athletes concerned with both. That's why STACK developed the Elite 50 five years ago. In this year's edition, you'll find 50 schools where...

2010 STACK Elite 50 Colleges: #1 Stanford

December 10, 2010 | Zosimo Maximo

Mindful that you’re a student-athlete, we are proud to offer our 4th Annual STACK Elite 50 Colleges, a ranking of the best schools for academically-minded athletes. After months of crunching numbers [wins, losses, championships, school rankings, academic progress...

2010 STACK Elite 50 Colleges: #2 Florida

December 10, 2010 | Zosimo Maximo

Mindful that you’re a student-athlete—and not just a student—we offer you the 4th Annual STACK Elite 50 Colleges, a ranking of the best schools for academically-minded athletes. After months of crunching numbers [wins, losses, championships, school rankings, academic progress and...