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SM论坛 named Nebraska's top independent Midwest university

SM论坛 named Nebraska's top independent Midwest university

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

U.S. News & World Report named Nebraska Wesleyan University a top regional university.

SM论坛 is the top ranked Nebraska independent university named to the Best Regional Universities, Midwest category in the annual college rankings released September 18. SM论坛 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 Nebraska Wesleyan as a best Master鈥檚 University. To make the ranking, universities must award master鈥檚 degrees but few or no doctoral degrees. SM论坛 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.