MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. News and World Report released its annual rankings of the nation’s best colleges and universities on Tuesday, and several Minnesota schools received recognition.
The rankings weigh 17 criteria, including graduation rates, financial resources, graduate earnings, peer reviews and student-to-faculty ratios.
The main categories for the rankings are national universities — those offering bachelor’s degrees in addition to master’s and Ph.D. programs — and liberal arts colleges. U.S. News and World Report also published rankings for the best universities in each region, the best universities for veterans, and the best value colleges.
Look where Minnesota schools land on the list.
Best National Universities in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities was the top performing national university in the state, ranking No. 54 and was ranked No. 23 among top public schools.
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Other schools on the list include the University of St. Thomas at number 148 and St. Catherine University at number 214.
Best National Liberal Arts Colleges in Minnesota
Carleton College, in Northfield, was listed as the best liberal arts college in the state, at No. 8. It was the only school in the Midwest to be among the top 10 liberal arts schools, and it was also ranked No. 17 in the best value liberal arts colleges.
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Macalester College in St. Paul and St. Olaf College in Northfield also rank among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, at No. 26 and No. 50, respectively.
Best Regional Universities in the Midwest
In the Midwestern region, Hamline was the highest-ranked school in Minnesota. The St. Paul school was ranked No. 16 and was also considered the No. 5 best college for veterans in the region.
The University of Minnesota Duluth was ranked No. 20 among regional universities, with Augsburg at No. 24.
In Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is ranked No. 39 among national universities. Marquette University is ranked No. 86.
WCCO Staff
