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In The News

Clarkson College recognized among top regional universities

27 September 2026

The College earned national rankings from U.S. News & World Report, including No. 45 among Top Private Schools

Clarkson College is ranked among the top Midwest universities in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.

In the 2027 rankings, Clarkson College ranked No. 45 among Top Private Schools and No. 58 among colleges and universities in the Midwest. U.S. News evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success.

“Our culture, our outcomes and our commitment to excellence are second to none,” says Andreia Nebel, EdD, president and CEO of Clarkson College. “Our graduates are making a difference in the lives of students, patients and communities every day.”

U.S. News publishes the “Best Colleges” rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with comparative merits of the undergraduate programs at America’s colleges and universities.

Best Regional Universities Midwest

No. 27 – University of Nebraska at Kearney
No. 29 – College of Saint Mary
No. 34 – Nebraska Wesleyan University
No. 58 – Clarkson College
No. 67 – Doane University
No. 74 – University of Central Missouri
No. 78 (tie) – Northwest Missouri State University, Pittsburg State University
No. 84 – Emporia State University
No. 91 – Nebraska Methodist College
No. 101 – Fort Hays State University
No. 110 – Washburn University
No. 115 – Concordia University
No. 117 – Wayne State College
No. 144 (tie) – Chadron State College, Newman University
No. 153 (tie) – Midland University, York University
No. 157-171 – Bellevue University, Missouri Western State University, Peru State College