Findlay Ranked Among Best National Universities for 20th Year
For the 20th consecutive year, University of Findlay (UF) is among the Best National Universities according to the U.S. News and World Reports 2026 edition of “Best Colleges.” UF ranked number 373 overall among national universities.
“To be included in this prestigious national ranking of universities once again is truly an honor,” said University of Findlay President Katherine Fell, Ph.D. “This achievement is made possible by our dedicated faculty and staff. It speaks to the University’s commitment to our mission to equip students for meaningful lives and productive careers.”
U.S. News provides a range of numerical rankings and lists, such as those for National Universities, Liberal Arts Colleges, 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 1,800 accredited four-year institutions nationwide using 19 key measures of academic quality. Colleges and universities were ranked against their peers, based on their composite weighted score. The 2025 Best National University 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.
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