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National Organizations Recognize Â鶹´«Ã½

National Organizations Recognize Â鶹´«Ã½

Published: September 13, 2021.

The annual nationwide rankings of colleges and universities have been released and U.S News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Washington Monthly and Forbes rank Â鶹´«Ã½ as one of the best universities in the Midwest.

included Â鶹´«Ã½ on several of its rankings.

  • Regional Universities Midwest #19
  • Best Colleges for Veterans - Regional Universities Midwest #9
  • Undergraduate Teaching - Regional Universities Midwest #20
  • Social Mobility - Regional Universities Midwest #19
  • Best Value - Regional Universities Midwest #28
  • A+ Schools for B Students

Â鶹´«Ã½ academic programs recognized by U.S. News & World Report include:

  • Undergraduate Computer Science Programs
  • Undergraduate Engineering Programs
  • Undergraduate Nursing Programs

“The Top 20 overall ranking in the Midwest as well as the multiple other lists including Â鶹´«Ã½, reflects our leadership as a Catholic university in our region. Our future-focused and innovative academic programs produce graduates who adapt and thrive with the ever-changing demands of work and career while also contributing to a better world for all,” said Dr. David Livingston, Â鶹´«Ã½ President.

The Princeton Review also includes Â鶹´«Ã½ among its 158 "Best Midwestern” section of the website resource, . Selections are based on six categories – academics, admissions selectivity, financial aid, fire safety, quality of life and green.

"We chose Â鶹´«Ã½ and the other outstanding institutions on this list primarily for their excellent academics," said Robert Franek, The Princeton Review's Editor-in-Chief.

ranked Â鶹´«Ã½ as the second-best private university in Illinois. The publication analyzes four-year liberal arts institutions based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories - social mobility, research, and promoting public service.

included Â鶹´«Ã½ as being in the top 15 percent of all degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the U.S. The annual review of undergraduate institutions that deliver the top academics, best experiences, career success and lowest debt looks at a school’s overall value for a family. Â鶹´«Ã½ made Forbes’ lists for Top Colleges 2021, In Private Colleges and In the Midwest.

Â鶹´«Ã½ is an innovative and forward-thinking Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,200 students. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Â鶹´«Ã½ is nationally recognized for preparing intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected and socially responsible graduates. Visit for further information.



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