Students must weigh many considerations when compiling their list of best-fit colleges, including application fees. Many universities include a fee that prospective students must pay when submitting their applications unless the student qualifies for fee waivers.
However, there are a number of colleges without an accompanying application fee. Curious which schools are free for all students looking to apply? Keep reading for a comprehensive list of colleges and universities with no fee for applicants.
Northeast
- Bennington College
- Colby College
- Drexel University (for Pennsylvania first-year applicants only)
- Hampshire College
- La Salle University
- Mount Holyoke College
- Saint John’s College (Annapolis, MD)
- Saint John’s University (NYC-area campuses)
- Smith College
- University of Scranton
- Ursinus College
- Wellesley College
Southwest
- Baylor University
- St. John’s College (Santa Fe, NM)
- Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)
West
Southeast
- Centre College
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Rhodes College
- Sewanee – The University of the South
- Tulane University
Midwest
- Beloit College
- Butler University
- Carleton College
- College of Saint Benedict
- Denison University
- DePauw University
- Grinnell College
- Illinois Institute of Technology
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- Kalamazoo College
- Kenyon College
- Lawrence University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Marquette University
- Michigan Technological University
- Oberlin College
- Saint John’s University (Collegeville, MN)
- Saint Louis University
- St. Olaf College
- University of Mount Union
Compiling a list of best-fit colleges is a comprehensive process that requires ample research and self reflection. If you are in the process of creating your list and looking for expert guidance, our team of college admissions counselors can offer personalized insight.
