Awards & Recognition
Niche Rankings
College of Saint Mary (CSM) has been ranked the No. 1 Best Value College, Best Small College, Best College with No Application Fee, and Top Private University in Nebraska, according to Niche.
Colleges of Distinction
Recognized for its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful outcomes, CSM was named a College of Distinction for the 2024-25 academic year. This is the third straight year CSM has received this honor. CSM earned additional recognition in the fields of Business, Education, Nursing, Career Development and Equity & Inclusion.
U.S. News & World Report
Ranked No. 15 on the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Value Schools in its Regional Universities Midwest category. CSM was also ranked in the top 100 in the Regional Universities Midwest.
U.S. News & World Report
CSM named one of the 2024 Best Graduate Schools for Occupational Therapy by U.S. News & World Report.
University Headquarters
Recognized as one of the best colleges in Nebraska for bachelor’s and master’s degrees and online programs, according to University Headquarters (HQ), an industry-leading, independent educational organization.
BestColleges.com
Ranked as one of the Best Women’s Colleges in the nation for 2023, according to rankings released by BestColleges.com, a leading online resource for students and leading authority in higher education research and college planning. The University was also named the No. 3 Best College in Nebraska.
College Raptor
Selected as a 2024 Hidden Gem by College Raptor, a college planning platform that helps families discover college matches by AI algorithms to find the best colleges at the best price. CSM was selected for Hidden Gems in the Plains Region. This is the second straight year CSM has received this recognition.
Intelligent.com
Recognized as one of the Best Colleges in Nebraska for 2024 by Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for higher education program rankings and planning.
RNCareers.org
Recognized as one of the best nursing schools in Nebraska by RNCareers.org, a leading nursing education resource. CSM was ranked No. 8. This accolade further cements the University’s reputation as a nationally recognized Nursing School of Distinction.
The Princeton Review
Named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company featured CSM in its online resource, “The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2024 Edition.” The guide is accessible for free at princetonreview.com/green-guide.
Research.com
Ranked as the most popular college in Omaha and Nebraska for 2023-24, according to Research.com, an academic research portal. CSM was also ranked the No. 3 Best Colleges in Omaha and No. 3 Best Value Colleges in Omaha.
OnlineMastersDegrees.org
Recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. CSM’s programs earned top honors for its Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.
Champions of Character
Named by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) a Champions of Character Five-Star Award winner for the 2023-24 academic year. CSM has earned gold status in six out of the last seven years. Institutions are measured on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earn points in character training, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion.
