U.S. News Ranks Multiple Midwest Universities Among Nation's Top Colleges

The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings highlight several notable performances by colleges across multiple states. In Idaho, the University of Idaho ranked highest nationally at 183rd among National Universities, while the College of Idaho achieved a top-5 national ranking among Regional Colleges West, and Lewis-Clark State College was recognized as a top public school in the region. Illinois saw the University of Chicago and Northwestern University both rank in the top 10 nationally, with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign placed at 36th overall. In Indiana, Butler University maintained its position as the No. 1 regional university in the Midwest and the most innovative school in the region, while Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and School of Nursing were nationally ranked among the best undergraduate programs, both holding the No. 1 spot within the state. These rankings underscore the ongoing commitment of these institutions to academic quality, student outcomes, and innovation, with adjustments in methodology reflecting evolving educational landscapes.