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�ǿմ�ý Soars in Latest National Rankings

�ǿմ�ý continues its rise among the nation’s premier institutions, climbing six spots to No. 109 (tied) among National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. For more than two decades, �ǿմ�ý has maintained its standing as the No. 1 Christian liberal arts college in California and the Western U.S. while remaining one of the top two nationally ranked members of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

�ǿմ�ý achieved substantial gains in several key categories in the U.S. News evaluation. The college surged 35 spots in Top Performers on Social Mobility to No. 151 (tied), while advancing 27% in Pell Grant graduation performance rank and 24% in the overall Pell Grant graduation rate.

U.S. News also recognized �ǿմ�ý’s academic excellence, ranking the college No. 163 (tied) for Undergraduate Engineering Programs (non-doctorate) and No. 201 (tied) for Undergraduate Economics Programs. Additionally, �ǿմ�ý demonstrated strong gains in graduate earning power, improving 18% in career value metrics, while advancing 16% in faculty salary and 14% in student-to-faculty ratio.

Additionally, Lori Ann Banez, who directs �ǿմ�ý’s Career Resource Center, reports that more than 93% of the college’s graduates from the class of 2025 have either found employment or attend graduate school.

Money

�ǿմ�ý has been recognized as one of Money's analysis showcases the country's top 732 colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries and more.

U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News and World Report’s in the 2027 edition of Best Colleges, �ǿմ�ý is ranked No. 109 in National Liberal Arts Colleges. It's also ranked No. 103 in Top Private Schools, No. 163 (tied) for Undergraduate Engineering Programs (non-doctorate) and No. 201 (tied) for Undergraduate Economics Programs.

Forbes

Further national accolades in multiple major college guides reinforce �ǿմ�ý’s academic quality and return on investment. Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges includes �ǿմ�ý among the 500 institutions “that shine,” spotlighting schools that produce high-earning, influential graduates with lower student debt. Forbes ranks �ǿմ�ý No. 8 for Small Colleges in California, the top Christian college in that category, as well as No. 8 for highest median 20-year salary ($104,096) and No. 9 for average grant aid ($38,956) among small colleges in California.

Niche

�ǿմ�ý soared in Niche’s 2027 Best Colleges Rankings, which evaluates four-year colleges from measurable data and student reviews. �ǿմ�ý jumped up 40% in the overall Best Colleges in America rankings, putting it in the top third of all colleges and universities nationwide. It also increased 56% in the Best Christian Colleges in America. �ǿմ�ý remains in the top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges in California, jumping up to No. 7.

Fiske Guide to Colleges

The exclusive Fiske Guide to Colleges has included �ǿմ�ý for the ninth consecutive year in its 2027 edition, delivering an insider look at the country’s “best and most interesting" four-year institutions.

College Raptor

College Raptor selected �ǿմ�ý as a Best College in the United States for 2027 and named the college to its Top 25 Best D2 Colleges list. The platform highlights �ǿմ�ý’s graduation rates, campus diversity, endowment per student and selectivity.

Colleges of Distinction

Classic Excellence. National Impact.

�ǿմ�ý has been named a College of Distinction, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart. This recognition is based on Colleges of Distinction’s unique evaluating criteria known as the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes.

The 2026-2027 Business College of Distinction is awarded to �ǿմ�ý’s undergraduate business program, which balances classroom theory with real-world application, preparing graduates to lead with confidence, integrity and agility.

The 2026-2027 Career Development badge is given to �ǿմ�ý for its exceptional commitment to preparing students for lifelong career success. �ǿմ�ý has demonstrated a clear dedication to helping students translate their college experience into meaningful careers.

The 2026-2027 Education College of Distinction award recognizes �ǿմ�ý’s proven ability to graduate confident, compassionate and classroom-ready teachers.

The 2026-2027 badge of distinction for excellence in Engineering reflects �ǿմ�ý’s dedication to preparing future engineers through a robust combination of theoretical foundations, hands-on experiences, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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