ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø again named ¡®Best ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø¡¯ by Money magazine

Money magazine has once again recognized ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø as one of Illinois¡¯ top 30 national liberal arts colleges in its 2026 ¡°Best ÖйúÌå²ÊÍøs in America¡± list.

Money analyzed more than 700 four-year colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries and more in this ranking. ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø earned a 4.5 star ranking out of 5 stars on the 2026 list.

Other national liberal arts colleges in Illinois named to the ¡°Best ÖйúÌå²ÊÍøs¡± list include Wheaton ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø, Lake Forest ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø, Knox ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø and Illinois ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø. View the complete rankings at Money.com.

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø has consistently been recognized for maintaining high academic standards, strong graduation rates and an emphasis on career readiness by Money magazine. This reflects the college¡¯s ongoing commitment to excellence, not just in academics but in the full student experience.

¡°We¡¯re proud to be recognized as a college that delivers both academic excellence and real value,¡± said President Andrea Talentino. ¡°This ranking reflects ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø¡¯s commitment to providing transformative experiences that prepare our students for meaningful lives and successful careers.¡±

Money¡¯s rankings are based on metrics including affordability, financial aid availability, student success outcomes and post-graduation earnings.

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø¡¯s 2026 recognitions from the U.S. News and World Report include:

• No. 34 Most Innovative Schools
• No. 73 Best Value Schools
• No. 96 Best National Liberal Arts ÖйúÌå²ÊÍøs

ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø is ranked No. 68 on Niche¡¯s 2026 list of the best liberal arts colleges in America, and No. 3 in Best Liberal Arts ÖйúÌå²ÊÍøs in Illinois. The college also recently received the 2026 Top ÖйúÌå²ÊÍøs for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine.

More information about ÖйúÌå²ÊÍø¡¯s rankings and recognitions is available at www.augustana.edu/about-us/rankings.