Member Campuses highlighted in U.S. News Best College rankings

The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) represents a diverse group of institutions, each with its unique strengths and features. Recently, several member campuses have received recognition by the U.S. News Best College rankings, for their academic excellence, value and commitment in many areas.

John Carroll University is positioned as the 3rd best regional university in the Midwest, recognized for its outstanding teaching practices and innovative approach. Hiram College also shines as it secures the 10th position among the best regional colleges, emphasizing its commitment to providing excellent value.

Several colleges including Ashland University, Baldwin Wallace University and Capital University, have achieved commendable rankings in categories such as best value schools and colleges for veterans.

Many of our member campuses placed in the social mobility category.

Denison University, a national liberal arts college, stands out for its innovation and ranks 39th.

Kenyon College, Oberlin College and The College of Wooster among others have received recognition for their contributions to liberal arts education and various programs.

OFIC fosters collaboration and support among our member campuses, collectively enhancing higher education in Ohio. Continue scrolling to read the full awards list for our member campuses.

Awards List:

Ashland University: #27 in best value schools, #36 in best colleges for veterans, #40 in top performers on social mobility

Baldwin Wallace University: #6 in best regional universities in the midwest

Bluffton University: #22 in best regional universities in the midwest

Capital University: #47 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie), #45 in Best Value Schools, #535 in Nursing (tie), #38 in Best Colleges for Veterans, #128 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Cedarville University: #21 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie), #61 in Best Value Schools, #40 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie), #263 in Nursing (tie), #7 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie), #82 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

Defiance College: #50 in Regional Colleges Midwest (tie), #52 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Denison University: #39 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie), #65 in Best Value Schools, #181 in Economics (tie), #6 in Most Innovative Schools, #71 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

The University of Findlay: #332 in National Universities (tie), #198 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Franciscan University of Steubenville: #26 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie), #21 in Best Value Schools, #576 in Nursing (tie), #11 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie), #37 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Franklin University: #149-164 in Regional Universities Midwest, #576 in Nursing (tie), #145 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Heidelberg University: #53 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie), #28 in Best Value Schools, #26 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Hiram College: #10 in Regional Colleges Midwest (tie), #4 in Best Value Schools, #5 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

John Carroll University: #3 in Regional Universities Midwest, #31 in Best Value Schools, #7 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie), #6 in Most Innovative Schools (tie), #74 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

Kenyon College: #39 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie), #66 in Best Value Schools, #145 in Economics (tie), #15 in Best Undergraduate Teaching, #176 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Lake Erie College: #142 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie), #128 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Lourdes University: #120 in Regional Universities Midwest, #472 in Nursing (tie), #45 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Malone University: #101 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie), #472 in Nursing (tie), #53 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Marietta College: #18 in Regional Colleges Midwest, #13 in Best Value Schools, #234-273 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, #48 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

University of Mount Union: #32 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie), #18 in Best Value Schools, #203 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie), #55 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Mount Vernon Nazarene University: #67 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie). #234-273 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, #472 in Nursing (tie), #15 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Muskingum University: #46 in Regional Universities Midwest, #8 in Best Value Schools, #234-273 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, #45 in Best Colleges for Veterans, #10 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

Notre Dame College: #53 in Regional Colleges Midwest, #52 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Oberlin College: #51 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie), #86 in Best Value Schools, #16 in Writing in the Disciplines, #51 in First-Year Experiences (tie), #30 in Senior Capstone, #32 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie), #145 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Ohio Dominican University: #95 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie), #61 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Ohio Northern University: #2 in Regional Colleges Midwest, #3 in Best Value Schools Business Programs, #23 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie), #12 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications (tie)

Ohio Wesleyan University: #116 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie), #137 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Otterbein University: #20 in Regional Universities Midwest, #26 in Best Value Schools, #234-273 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, #319 in Nursing (tie), #6 in Best Colleges for Veterans, #12 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie), #89 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Tiffin University: #145 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie), #135 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Ursuline College: #88 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie), #183 in Nursing (tie), #37 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Walsh University: #352 in National Universities (tie), #472 in Nursing (tie), #164 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Wilmington College: #29 in Regional Colleges Midwest (tie), #7 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

Wittenberg University: #152 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie), #174 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

The College of Wooster: #75 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie), #57 in Best Value Schools, #14 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects, #27 in First-Year Experiences (tie), #3 in Senior Capstone, #20 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie), #132 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)