Seton Hill Recognized by U.S. News and World Report
Seton Hill University was once again named among the Best Regional Universities in the North in the 2026 edition of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The university was also lauded in the Top 20 among Best Value Schools and was ranked as a Best College for Veterans. The exclusive rankings are available online at www.usnews.com/colleges.
Seton Hill ranked 66 among Regional Universities in the North, 20 in the Best Value category and 32 among Best Colleges for Veterans.
"Seton Hill University’s continued ranking by U.S. News and World Report as a Best Regional University reflects the outstanding work of our faculty and staff, who provide students with a high-quality, values-based educational experience grounded in a liberal arts foundation and coupled with a focus in professional disciplines that allow our graduates to find success long after they graduate,” said Seton Hill President Mary C. Finger. “Access and affordability are also key strengths of a Seton Hill education. Seton Hill’s designations as a Best Value School and a Best College for Veterans demonstrate our continued commitment to ensure that all students seeking a Seton Hill education will have the support they need.”
The annual rankings, in which U.S. News categorizes schools based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, provide an unmatched resource for parents and students contemplating one of life’s most challenging decisions. The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings represent the most comprehensive look at how schools stack up based on a set of indicators of excellence, and help consumers evaluate and compare data compiled from nearly 1,500 accredited four-year schools. A complete summary of the methodology used to rank each school can be found online.
Seton Hill ranked 66 among Regional Universities in the North, 20 in the Best Value category and 32 among Best Colleges for Veterans.
"Seton Hill University’s continued ranking by U.S. News and World Report as a Best Regional University reflects the outstanding work of our faculty and staff, who provide students with a high-quality, values-based educational experience grounded in a liberal arts foundation and coupled with a focus in professional disciplines that allow our graduates to find success long after they graduate,” said Seton Hill President Mary C. Finger. “Access and affordability are also key strengths of a Seton Hill education. Seton Hill’s designations as a Best Value School and a Best College for Veterans demonstrate our continued commitment to ensure that all students seeking a Seton Hill education will have the support they need.”
The annual rankings, in which U.S. News categorizes schools based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, provide an unmatched resource for parents and students contemplating one of life’s most challenging decisions. The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings represent the most comprehensive look at how schools stack up based on a set of indicators of excellence, and help consumers evaluate and compare data compiled from nearly 1,500 accredited four-year schools. A complete summary of the methodology used to rank each school can be found online.