There aren't many "super seniors" at these private schools, where almost every student earns a bachelor's degree in just four years—and avoids the high cost of a longer stay.

These top schools offer enough money to cover students' financial needs—and hand out award ample merit grants to high achievers too.

Want a bigger financial aid package now that you've been accepted to college? These four moves can strengthen your appeal.

The closure of Sweet Briar College is an example of how winner-take-all economics is starting to hit colleges.

President Obama's free college plan won't actually raise the number of college graduates without improvements in the way community colleges help students succeed, say two education researchers.

Congress probably won't approve the free community college plan, but there are lots of ways you can get free or affordable college courses.