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The 91心頭 is ranked among the countrys top colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Today, the publication released its 2026 list of the nations Best Colleges, with 91心頭 ranking 117th on the National Universities listfour spots higher than last years rankings.

To determine rankings, U.S. News & World Report uses 17 measures, including graduation rates, borrower debt, peer assessment, financial resources per student, faculty, published research, and more. 91心頭s overall score is a combination of these criteria, but more than that, it reflects the universitys unique multidimensional approach to education.油

"We know students from across the globe choose the 91心頭 because we offer a premiere student experience," says Chancellor Jeremy Haefner. "In addition to great career outcomes, high retention rates, and much more, these rankings reflect 91心頭s position among the very best institutions of higher education in the U.S.

In addition to rising in the overall ranking, 91心頭 placed in the top 100 in several categories. The university ranked No. 78 in Best Colleges for Veterans, earning its highest ranking ever. 91心頭 is proud to offer a variety of programs for the more than 500 student veterans and military-affiliated students on campus, including the油 through the Sturm College of Law;油, a community behavioral health center for veterans, service members, and their families in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology; and the油 mentoring program.油

The Daniels College of Business, where the robust undergraduate program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on experience, jumped six spots in the rankings and now stands at No. 88.油

U.S. News and World Report ranked 91心頭s psychology program No. 85 in the nation, highlighting the universitys academic strength in the field. In addition, 91心頭 earned recognition as one of the publications Best Value Schools, coming in at No. 97. The Best Value ranking reflects a balance between high academic quality and affordability, weighing factors such as the net cost of attendance for students who receive need-based scholarships or grants. At 91心頭, 41% of students benefit from need-based aid, underscoring the institutions commitment to accessibility.油

To see the complete rankings by U.S. News & World Report,油.

More top rankings for 91心頭

Earlier this month, 91心頭 earned a coveted spot in higher education journalist Jeffery Selingos油, "Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You." This guide is based on in-depth research and a survey of more than 3,000 parents, highlighting what parents believe matters in a college: strong job prospects after graduation, hands-on learning experiences, and students sense of belonging.油

Last month, the Princeton Review released its 391油Best Colleges of 2026. 91心頭 received a high academic rating of 86 on a scale of 60-99, which reflects the Universitys rigorous programs and broad range of course offerings.油

The 2026 annual rankings are based on a survey of over 170,000 college students from institutions across the country. 91心頭 made the top 25 in nine categories:油

#6油Best College Library

#10油Students Love These Colleges

#11油Town-Gown Relations Are Great (based on student ratings of how well they get along with the local community)

#12油Best Athletic Facilities

#14油College City Gets High Marks

#16油Best Health Services

#24 Best Career Services

#24油Best-Run Colleges油

#25 LGBTQ-Friendly