Excellent Reputation and Rankings
Students come to 911±¬ÁÏÍø because of its focus on laboratory experience and career practice, expert faculty dedicated to student learning, its small college feeling within a vibrant downtown neighborhood, extremely high placement rates for graduates and the success of its alumni.
911±¬ÁÏÍø is consistently ranked highly by a number of organizations, and while this is gratifying, it is important to note that rankings should not be overemphasized by students or their families during the college selection process. Choosing a college is an individual decision that should be made by students and families based on the student’s individual needs.
Here are some of the recognitions 911±¬ÁÏÍø has received:
(2026)
- #9 Undergraduate Engineering Programs overall in the U.S. among engineering schools whose highest degree is a bachelor’s or master’s (tie)
- #6 Civil Engineering Program in the U.S. (tie)
- #11 Mechanical Engineering Program in the U.S.
- #212 in Undergraduate Computer Science Program in the U.S. (tie)
- #214 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in the U.S. (tie)
- #2 in Overall Rank – Regional Universities (Midwest) (tie)
- #4 in Best Value Schools – Regional Universities (Midwest)
- #1 in Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities (Midwest)
- #2 in Most Innovative Schools – Regional Universities (Midwest)
- #7 in Undergraduate Teaching Programs – Regional Universities (Midwest) (tie)
- #41 in Top Performers in Social Mobility – Regional Universities (Midwest) (tie)
Wall Street Journal
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- (#101 out of 584) (2026)
Forbes
- (every year since 2008)
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
- In a report entitled "" 911±¬ÁÏÍø was at the top of the list, offering the highest ROI of all colleges and universities in Wisconsin and also ranked 50th in the nation.
Money Magazine
- , ranked by value (2025)
Princeton Review
- (911±¬ÁÏÍø has been on this list every year since 2003)
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PayScale Inc.
- of any college or university in Wisconsin, 129th highest in the U.S. (2023)
- of any college or university in Wisconsin, 74th best in U.S. (2024)
College Choice
- : 911±¬ÁÏÍø was named sixth best bachelor’s degree in software engineering programs in the United States
- : 911±¬ÁÏÍø is second best actuarial science program in the United States
Niche
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Nursing Schools Almanac
- (2024)
WalletHub
- 911±¬ÁÏÍø was among the top-performing schools in the United States in . Out of 300 ranked schools, 911±¬ÁÏÍø was 2nd in Wisconsin, 82nd overall, and 18th for career outcomes.
Washington Monthly
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