The 10 best 'safety schools'

When students apply to college, it's usually a safe bet to check out some schools they have a good shot of getting accepted to.

So-called "safety schools" often get a bad reputation for accepting most of their applicants, but many of the colleges are also top academic institutions.

Money Magazine highlighted some of these schools in a new list featuring the "Best Colleges That You Can Actually Get Into" - well-regarded colleges that accept at least 66% of applicants.

In compiling their ranking, Money Magazine looked at categories such as student performance, graduation rates, and the net price of a degree.

Here are the top 10 schools on Money Magazine's list:

1. Texas A&M University - College Station, Texas
2. University of Washington, Bothell Campus - Bothell, Washington
3. Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, Virginia
4. Martin Luther College - New Ulm, Minnesota
5. Fairfield University - Fairfield, Connecticut
6. Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
7. Citadel Military College - Charleston, South Carolina
8. Principia College - Elsah, Illinois
9. Bryant University - Smithfield, Rhode Island
10. Saint John's University - Collegeville, Minnesote

Check out Money Magazine's full list here >>

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