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Rankings

Our top-ranked academic programs continue to distinguish themselves among the best in the nation.

A Tradition of Academic Excellence

Xavier University’s history of academic excellence spans nearly two centuries, and as a Jesuit Catholic university, Xavier is part of an education tradition that dates back to the 1500s. Our mission is to change the world together, while acting with integrity, justice and generosity. By staying focused on that mission and on our students, we have been consistently recognized on a national level. Here is just a sampling of the many awards and rankings that Xavier has earned in recent years.
Xavier University Overall Rankings
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Top Ranked

One of “America’s Top Colleges”
(Forbes)

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Top Ranked

One of the “Best 379 Colleges in America”
(The Princeton Review)

Top 10

Midwest Master’s-Level Colleges for 24 Straight Years, Including #8 in 2018
(U.S. News & World Report)

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Top 5

“Best Online Colleges in Ohio” for 2020
(SR Education Group)

#1

Ranked school in Ohio and #51 in Best Online MBA Programs in the Nation
(U.S. News & World Report)

#2

in Best Colleges for Veterans in the Midwest
(U.S. News & World Report)

#6

in Most Innovative Schools in the Midwest
(U.S. News & World Report)

#58

in Best Value Schools in the Midwest
(U.S. News & World Report)

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#76

Among the “100 Best Values in Private Colleges”
(Kiplinger’s Personal Finance)

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#19

Among the “Best Colleges in Ohio”
(Intelligent.com)

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#3

Best Catholic Colleges in Ohio
(Niche)

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Military Friendly Schools
(Military Friendly Survey)

MBA Program Rankings
#51

in Best Online MBA Programs in the Nation
(U.S. News & World Report)

#29

in Best Online MBA for Veterans in the Nation
(U.S. News & World Report)

#8

Best Online MBA (Marketing) in the Nation
(U.S. News & World Report)

#8

Best Online MBA (General Management) in the Nation
(U.S. News & World Report)

#10

in Best Online MBA (Finance Specialty) in the Nation
(U.S. News & World Report)

#14

Best Online MBA (Business Analytics) in the Nation
(U.S. News & World Report)

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#35

Best Value Online MBA Program
(Online MBA Today)

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#8

Most Affordable Online MBA Programs in Ohio
(College Consensus 2021)

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#50

Top 50 Online MBA Programs in America
(The Princeton Review)

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#6

Best Online MBA Programs for Strategy (Fortune)

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#15

Best Online MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship (Fortune)

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#33

Best Online MBA Programs for Finance (Fortune)

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#48

Best Part Time MBA Program (Fortune)

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#55

Best Executive MBA Programs (Fortune)

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#61

Best Online MBA Programs (Fortune)

MSN Program Rankings
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#20

Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs
(U.S. News & World Report)

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One of 17

Programs in the Nation Endorsed by American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation

EMHSA Program Rankings
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#23

in Graduate Health Care Management in the Nation
(U.S. News & World Report)

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#1

for Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Development
(CAHME)

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#5

in Health Services Degree Programs in the Nation
(Intelligent.com)

Special Education Program Rankings
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Top Ranked

One of “America’s Top Colleges”
(Forbes)

Best Masters in Special Education
#43

in Special Education Degree Programs in the Nation
(Intelligent.com)

Criminal Justice Program Rankings
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#6

In 'Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Degree' (Forbes, 2023)

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