College of Saint Mary Ranked No. 3 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report

OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary (CSM) has been ranked No. 3 among the 2025 Best Value Schools – Regional Universities (Midwest) by U.S. News & World Report. The University was also ranked in the Top 50 Regional Universities (Midwest) at No. 42 (tied).

The rankings evaluate nearly 1,500 national colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality and place an emphasis on social mobility and outcomes for graduating college students.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report. This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff and students, as well as our unwavering commitment to empowering women through education,” CSM President Heather A. Smith, MBA, said. “As we continue to grow and innovate, this honor inspires us to further our mission of providing a transformative experience that prepares our students to lead and succeed in their communities and beyond.”

CSM also earned rankings for Top Performers on Social Mobility – Regional Universities (Midwest) (No. 138 tied) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs (No. 345 tied).

U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with the comparative merits of the undergraduate programs at America’s colleges and universities. The rankings offer detailed information about the institutions and data on factors such as outcome measures – including graduation rates, graduate indebtedness and post-graduate earnings.

Prospective students can see how CSM compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated at usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings.

To learn more about College of Saint Mary, visit CSM.edu.