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º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ named Nebraska's top independent Midwest university

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ named Nebraska's top independent Midwest university

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    º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University is Nebraska's top ranked independent university in the Midwest region.
  • Aerial view of the Old Main building and surrounding area.
    º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University is Nebraska's top ranked independent university in the Midwest region.

U.S. News & World Report named º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University a top regional university.

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ is the top ranked Nebraska independent university named to the Best Regional Universities, Midwest category in the annual college rankings released September 18. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ is also named a Best Value School and a Top Performer on Social Mobility in the category.

U.S. News & World Report ranks universities on a variety of indicators including student outcomes such as rates of graduation and retention, assessment by academic peers, faculty resources, overall financial resources, ACT/SAT scores, high school class standing, and alumni giving.

Washington Monthly ranked º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ as a best Master’s University. To make the ranking, universities must award master’s degrees but few or no doctoral degrees. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ was ranked as the best independent university in Nebraska. Washington Monthly ranks four-year schools based upon their contributions to social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service.