We like to shine a light on the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and staff, and it’s nice when folks outside of Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ shine a light on our accomplishments as well.

From Best Undergraduate Teaching to Grateful Grads and awards and honors, we are proud of the transformative and illuminating education and experiences Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ provides its students.

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U.S. News & World Report Top Colleges

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is once again ranked a top college in the nation

#69

Among the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges

#38

Best Value 

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Number 1 Liberal Arts School in Wisconsin
#1 Liberal Arts College in Wisconsin

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is consistently recognized as one of the best schools in the state and country.


WSJ rankings place Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ in top 10 in Wisconsin for Best Colleges, Graduate Salary, Upward Mobility, and Best Value.


Princeton Review rankings recognize academic rigor, affordability, and career outcomes for graduates.


An international program fostering cultural exchange and academic collaboration.

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78 Watson Fellowships

Independent study abroad opportunity for students to pursue innovative projects.

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32 DownBeat Awards

Recognizing outstanding higher ed jazz ensemble performances.

INSIGHT Into Diversity HEED Awardee
Diversity Award

INSIGHT Into Diversity chose Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ for the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.


Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges acknowledges campuses committed to sustainability.


All In recognizes the top 10% of campuses for college student voting.

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A College that Changes Lives

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ has been included in the NYT best-selling college guide, Colleges that Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Colleges, in all three of the book’s editions

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