GLEN COVE, NY – August, 2025 –Webb Institute has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s best undergraduate institutions, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features Webb in the 2026 edition of its highly selective annual guide, The Best 391 Colleges, released by Penguin Random House.
Only 15% of America’s nearly 2,400 four-year colleges are included in The Princeton Review guidebook. Selection is based on surveys of 2,000 college administrators about their institutions’ academic offerings, as well as feedback from students who rated their schools on dozens of topics and shared details about their campus experience.
“This recognition from The Princeton Review affirms the extraordinary academic experience and close-knit community we foster here at Webb,” said Mark Martecchini, President of Webb Institute. “Our students’ passion for naval architecture and marine engineering, coupled with our faculty’s dedication, creates a truly unique and world-class educational environment.”
In its profile of Webb Institute, The Princeton Review editors praise the institution for being “a very niche school that is very good at what it does,” where “each student graduates with a dual degree” in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. The profile highlights Webb’s distinctive Winter Work Term, during which every student completes a paid internship in the maritime industry, from yacht design to work aboard an Antarctic icebreaker.
Students surveyed describe Webb as a place where “so many people collaborate on homework,” professors are “invested” and “accessible,” and the community is “accepting of absolutely everything: we love our school and each other.” And while Webb is the nation’s only college devoted solely to naval architecture and marine engineering, students don’t have to know anything about ships- they just have to be motivated to study engineering.
“Webb Institute has outstanding academic programs, and the feedback we received from its students was very impressive,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s Editor-in-Chief and lead author of The Best 391 Colleges. “We are delighted to name Webb one of our Best Colleges for 2026 and to recommend it to students searching for their ‘best-fit’ college.”
Webb received rating scores of 93 in Academics, 85 in Quality of Life, and 98 in Fire Safety. The Institute maintains a 100% job placement rate for graduates, a hallmark of its rigorous program and strong alumni network.
For more information on The Princeton Review’s Best 391 Colleges list, visit www.princetonreview.com/college/webb-institute-1023841.
About Webb Institute
Webb Institute is a top-ranked, private undergraduate institution specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Located in Glen Cove, New York, Webb offers full-tuition scholarships to all U.S. citizens and permanent residents and boasts a unique Winter Work Term program, a close-knit campus community, and a 100% job placement rate for graduates. Learn more at www.webb.edu.
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Webb Institute Ranks Among Top 390 Colleges by The Princeton Review for 2025
GLEN COVE, NY – August 28, 2024 – Webb Institute (Webb) is proud to announce its recognition in “The Best 390 Colleges” for 2025 by The Princeton Review. This prestigious acknowledgment reaffirms Webb’s status as a premier college for students seeking an exceptional engineering education. Only about 15% of America’s 2,600 four-year colleges are profiled in the book.
In addition to a place among the top colleges, Webb excelled in several areas:
- #3 Most Accessible Professors: Webb’s commitment to fostering an intimate and interactive educational environment is reflected in this ranking. The accessibility of professors at Webb ensures that students receive personalized attention, enhancing their learning experience and academic success.
- #18 Students Study the Most: Webb has a rigorous academic environment where students are deeply engaged in their studies. This ranking shows how dedicated Webb students are to their education and future careers.
The Princeton Review’s “The Best 390 Colleges” guide profiles schools based on various criteria important to prospective students and their parents, including academics, campus life, and student body feedback. The Princeton Review also highlights how Webb provides real-world exposure to students with annual paid internships and 100% placement after graduation in industry or prestigious graduate programs.
“We salute Webb for its outstanding academics and many other impressive offerings. We recommend it as an ideal choice for students searching for their ‘best-fit’ college,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s Editor-in-Chief and lead author of The Best 390 Colleges. “In the profile on Webb, The Princeton Review editors praise the school for its rigorous academic program at an exceptional value.”
Webb continues to uphold its tradition of offering full-tuition scholarships to all admitted students and financial aid for other expenses to those with demonstrated need, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder bright young engineers.
The Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” list for 2025 can be found here: https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings/best-colleges
About Webb Institute: Webb Institute is a unique, top-ranked undergraduate college specializing in naval architecture in marine engineering. It is the only full-tuition scholarship private undergraduate program of its kind in the country. Located in Glen Cove, New York, on the Long Island Sound, Webb prepares its graduates for careers in various sectors of the maritime industry and beyond through rigorous academics and practical engineering experience.
About The Princeton Review: The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admissions services company. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school–bound students as well as working professionals achieve their education and career goals through its many education services and products. These include online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors; online resources; more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House; and dozens of categories of school rankings. Founded in 1981, The Princeton Review is now in its 43rd year.