University of Minnesota Duluth named among nation’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
UMD climbs to No. 4 among Midwest regional public universities, earns top marks for programming and value.
The University of Minnesota Duluth is a student-centered research university where curiosity, connection and compassion inspire diverse ways of learning, creating, and being for nearly 10,000 students.
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has been ranked No. 4 among Top Public Schools - Regional Universities (Midwest) by U.S. News & World Report in its 2027 Best Colleges rankings, among other accolades highlighting the institution’s programming, academic strengths, and value proposition across the state and region.
“These rankings highlight the incredible opportunity the University of Minnesota Duluth provides for our student scholars,” said Chancellor Charles Nies. “From offering social mobility and value, to high quality programming options, hands-on research, and collaborations across disciplines in and beyond the classroom, our scholars receive an exceptional education that prepares them to be future-ready and make a meaningful impact.”
University of Minnesota Duluth at a Glance – 2027 Best Colleges Rankings:
- No. 4 in Top Public Schools – Regional Universities (Midwest) – Up 1 spot from 2026
- No. 5 in Best Value Schools for In-State Students – Regional Universities (Midwest) – New ranking category for 2027; top 50 in Best Value Schools – Regional Universities (Midwest)
- No. 7 in Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities (Midwest) – Up 1 spot from 2026
- No. 18 in Overall Rank – Regional Universities (Midwest) – Maintained top-20 position
- No. 38 in Undergraduate Engineering Programs (No Doctorate) – Up 8 spots from 2026
- Ranked Top Performer on Social Mobility – Regional Universities (Midwest)
- Ranked among the nation's best undergraduate programs in Business, Computer Science, and Psychology.
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, which date back to 1983, offer detailed information on institutions and data on factors such as graduation rates and post-graduate earnings, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success.
“Higher education is an investment in a student’s future, and we’re proud to recognize the institutions that continue to raise the bar for academic excellence,” said LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News. “The Best Colleges rankings celebrate schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to student success, providing prospective families with a roadmap to discover high-performing institutions that align with their specific academic, career and personal goals.”
Find the full set of UMD’s latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report at their website. For other accolades and announcements, visit UMD’s online news feed.
