The University of Findlay has been ranked amongst the nation’s Best National Universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 edition of “Best Colleges” for the 21st consecutive year. Findlay also earned rankings among the nation’s Top Private Schools. Findlay was also included in the nation’s Top Private Schools list, further highlighting the University’s continued national recognition for academic excellence.
“Being named once again in this prestigious national ranking is an honor for the University of Findlay,” said University of Findlay President Richard Ludwick, J.D., D.Ed. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff and our continued commitment to providing students with the knowledge, experiences, and support they need to lead meaningful lives and build productive careers.”
U.S. News & World Report provides a range of numerical rankings and lists, such as those for National Universities, Liberal Arts Colleges, Top Private Schools, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These rankings aim to assist students and their families in refining their college search. The institutions are assessed based on several criteria, including graduation rates, first-year retention rates, financial resources, student-faculty ratio, borrower debt, and peer evaluations. To qualify as a national university, schools must offer a range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and doctoral programs, and emphasize faculty research or award professional practice doctorates.
U.S. News assessed nearly 1,700 accredited four-year institutions nationwide using 17 key measures of academic quality. Colleges and universities in each category were ranked against their peers, based on their composite weighted score. The latest rankings took into consideration graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, expert opinion, financial resources, and student selectivity when creating this year’s list.
To see how UF compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated, visit the U.S. News and World Reports website.
The University of Findlay offers career-focused degrees built on a liberal arts foundation, and incorporating hands-on learning into all programs. To learn more about the University of Findlay, including undergraduate and graduate degree offerings, visit www.findlay.edu.
