Carroll University recognized among the region's top universities in 2027 U.S. News Rankings

Carroll University earned strong recognition in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, solidifying its reputation as a school of choice and top destination in the region.

Carroll ranks No. 20 among 176 Regional Universities in the Midwest, placing the university among the region’s leading institutions. Carroll is also rated as the No. 9 Best College for Veterans and the No. 10 Best Value School among Regional Universities in the Midwest. Plus, for the first time ever, U.S. News ranked Top Private Colleges – Regional Universities (Midwest), and Carroll ranks No. 15.

These rankings reinforce the exceptional Carroll experience: an education that combines strong academics with experiential learning, personalized attention and opportunities for diverse students to put their knowledge into practice. Carroll students are encouraged to explore their interests, discover their strengths and prepare for meaningful careers and lives of purpose.

U.S. News evaluates colleges and universities using a range of measures designed to assess academic quality and student outcomes. Among the factors that carry significant weight in the rankings are peer assessment, graduation rates, graduation rate performance and financial resources per student. The rankings also incorporate additional measures related to student outcomes, resources and the overall educational experience.

Carroll University’s continued recognition reflects its longstanding commitment to student success and its ongoing investment in an educational experience that prepares students not only for their first jobs, but for lives of leadership, service and impact.