College education provides individuals with critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and exposure to diverse perspectives. The best indicator of a successful college education is a student’s ability to think complexly about difficult problems. There are four stages of intellectual growth during college: four stages are dualism, multiplicity, relativism, and commitment. By offering a challenging and stimulating environment that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and exposure to diverse perspectives, a college education can foster intellectual growth in students. Educators can provide guidance and support to students throughout their intellectual development.