At Anthology, we are proud to see so many of our partner institutions excelling in the 2025 College Rankings. From student engagement to co-curricular involvement, these colleges are leading the way in creating meaningful, connected experiences that foster student success.

Top Schools Using Anthology Engage: Setting the Standard for Student Experience

In the Wall Street Journal’s Top 10 U.S. Colleges for Student Experience, six of these top-ranked schools—including the top four—rely on Anthology® Engage to power their student engagement strategies. This is no coincidence—institutions that prioritize creating a vibrant campus culture and engaging students outside the classroom are those that see results both academically and in retention.

Ranked Among the Best Colleges for a Reason

Beyond the Student Experience ranking, the 2025 WSJ/College Pulse Best Colleges Rankings highlight our partners’ continued excellence. Six of the top 10 public institutions and five of the top public and private institutions in this ranking use Anthology Engage to support their students' co-curricular engagement and growth. The integration of our platform into the experiences provided by these institutions helps ensure students are supported in their journey from enrollment to graduation.

Supporting First-Year Success and Beyond

The U.S. News 2025 Best Colleges Rankings further emphasize the impact of our co-curricular experience solution. Seven of our partners are recognized in the top 10 for First-Year Experience, ensuring students are set up for success from the moment they step on campus. Furthermore, six of the top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) use Anthology Engage, reinforcing the importance of engagement in cultivating a strong sense of community and belonging.

Partner Institutions Thrive, and We’re Proud to Support Them

These recognitions showcase the dedication of our partner institutions in creating enriching environments where students can thrive. At Anthology, we’re thrilled to support their efforts through our student engagement and co-curricular experience management platform. From helping students build critical skills outside the classroom to boosting retention through deeper student involvement, we’re proud to play a role in their success.

“We've been able to get 92% of our undergraduate students connected to at least one program within the Department of Student Life. And that was all tracked through Engage.”

Megan Colascione, Assessment Director, Department of Student Life, University of South Carolina 

How Anthology Can Help

We understand that student success goes beyond academics—it’s about the whole student experience. Research shows that co-curricular engagement—participation in activities outside the classroom, such as clubs, leadership programs, and community service—has a direct positive impact on student retention. When students feel connected to their campus community, they are more likely to stay enrolled, succeed academically, and graduate on time.

Anthology Engage empowers institutions to track and enhance co-curricular involvement, ensuring every student has opportunities to grow and succeed beyond the classroom.

Ready to elevate success on your campus? Let us help you drive deeper student engagement and achieve your institution's goals.

Connect with an Anthologist today to learn how Anthology Engage can enhance your campus engagement strategy and boost student success.