U.S. News & World Report ranks CSM amongst best colleges

OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary (CSM) has been ranked No. 2 among the 2026 best value universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.  

CSM was also ranked in the top 25% of best colleges in the Midwest.  

The 2026 edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities measuring academic quality and graduate success. 

"College of Saint Mary provides women with an education that empowers them to have the grit, resilience, confidence and humanity to lead lives with power and purpose," said President Heather Smith. “These rankings reflect how committed we are to offering an education that truly prepares our students for today’s challenges. When our students graduate, they're ready to lead and make a real difference in the world." 

U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with the comparative merits of undergraduate programs at colleges and universities throughout the country. Rankings are calculated using data from up to 17 factors including, graduation rates, retention rates and post-graduation earnings. 

“U.S. News’ Best Colleges remains a reliable resource for prospective students and their families as they navigate the college selection process,” said LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News. “With over half of the ranking factors dedicated to student outcomes, the rankings and editorial content provide vital data, college advice and informed reporting to every student pursuing higher education.”