Minerva University Claims No. 1 Spot in 2027 U.S. News Rankings
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San Francisco – September 22, 2026 -- Minerva University secured three No. 1 rankings in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list, marking its debut appearance in the annual survey.
Minerva tops 73 institutions in the Regional Colleges West category
The university ranked No. 1 overall, tied for No. 1 among private institutions, and No. 1 in Best Value Schools within the Regional Colleges West segment. U.S. News evaluated the category using up to 13 factors, including graduation rates, first-year retention, peer assessment, faculty resources and financial resources.
Academic metrics underpin the ranking outcome
Minerva reports a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with 87% of classes enrolling fewer than 20 students. The university's four-year graduation rate stands at 79%.