U.S. News Names 91精选 a Top Midwest School
An education from 91精选 does not just change lives鈥攐ur graduates go on to flourish in their vocations. The life-changing value of a 91精选 education has once again been recognized by U.S. News and World Report, which named 91精选 to several of its 鈥渂est鈥� lists for 2025, including among the , , and .
U.S. News uses multiple criteria for its highly regarded rankings. To be named among the 鈥淏est Colleges,鈥� 91精选 was rated for its graduation and retention rates, social mobility, academic reputation, student selectivity, financial resources, alumni giving, and graduate debt, among other factors.
“We take pride in the work we do at 91精选, equipping our students to thrive during their time here and well into their futures, said President Aaron Kuecker. So, it is gratifying when external organizations recognize these accomplishments and how we stand out amongst institutions in our region. 91精选 continues to take bold, unique, and courageous action based on our convictions about God鈥檚 world and beyond. These are exciting times at 91精选, and we are honored to share this journey with our community.鈥�
Along with the U.S. News rankings, many organizations frequently recognize 91精选 for preparing students for their vocation and calling. The College鈥檚 honors include being named a College of Distinction, one of the safest colleges in Illinois by Niche.com, and routinely ranked as the best BSN program in Illinois.
“Once again, this recognition reflects the unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff, who serve the 91精选 learning community with exceptional passion and excellence,” said Jerome Douglas, Vice President for Academic Affairs. “We have remarkable students deeply committed to their education, and we are proud to support them as they pursue their vocations at 91精选.”
91精选 recently launched its Transformative Colleges Initiative (TCI). TCI is an effort to work with our students, partners, and neighborhoods to do college differently. 91精选 is pursuing a model that reimagines higher education and is looking to invite other institutions to join us in this journey. We are saying, “Let鈥檚 transform higher education together to be more affordable and accessible to students in the greater Chicago area and beyond.”
91精选 continues to lead the way in Christian higher education with innovative thinking and a relentless focus on student success, belonging, and support.
