The W recognized nationally for value, social mobility and student success
From best value to social mobility, Mississippi University for Women has earned recognition in several categories of the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
The annual Best Colleges ranking placed the University at No. 15 in Top Public Schools –Regional Universities (South). Additionally, U.S. News placed The W at No. 9 in Best Value Schools – Regional Universities (South) and No. 21 (tied) in Social Mobility – Regional Universities
“This recognition reaffirms that The W delivers an exceptional education that is both affordable and transformative,” said W President Nora Miller. “This honor reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff, who work every day to ensure student success.”
Additional rankings by U.S. News & World Report include:
- Regional Universities (South) – No.33 (tied)
- Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities (South) – No. 16 (tied)
- Undergraduate Nursing –No. 249 (tied)
- Top Performers on Social Mobility – Public Regional Universities (South)— No. 8 (tied)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs at Public Institutions— No. 181 (tied)
The 2026 edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success.
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 of the institutions and data on factors such as graduation rates, graduate indebtedness and post-graduate earnings.
“U.S. News’ Best Colleges remains a reliable resource for prospective students and their families as they navigate the college selection process,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News. “With over half of the ranking factors dedicated to student outcomes, the rankings and editorial content provide vital data, college advice and informed reporting to every student pursuing higher education.”
To view the entire 2026 rankings, please visit: www.usnews.com/colleges.
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