91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Rankings & Distinctions
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ consistently strives to provide a top-quality educational experience to our students. With a proven record of doing so, 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been recognized by a variety of professional organizations as a top performer in the field of higher education.
College Rankings
A Top Regional University
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ was ranked #44 (tie) of Best Regional Universities (North) by .
A Best Value School
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ was ranked #13 for Best Value Schools (Regional Universities - North) by .
A Top Engineering Program
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ was ranked #53 (tie) for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (No Doctorate) by .
Ranked for Social Mobility
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ was ranked #141 (tie) in Top Performers on Social Mobility (Regional Universities - North) by .
Best Undergraduate Teaching
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ was ranked #6 (tie) for Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs (Regional Universities - North) by .
Occupational Therapy Ranked Among Nation’s Best Graduate Programs
The 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Occupational Therapy program was ranked #8 in Pennsylvania and #95 (tie) out of 292 programs across the country for Best Occupational Therapy Programs by .
Recognized Nationally
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ SGPS ranked 201st (tie) out of 305 bachelor’s programs across the country and 10th in Pennsylvania, and #218 (tie) out of 313 online master’s in education programs and 11th in Pennsylvania, on the rankings for 2025.
Recognized Nationally
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ ranks #211 out of 500 national entries in the .
A Best Mid-Atlantic College
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ is one of 97 colleges listed on the Princeton Review’s "Best Mid-Atlantic" section of the .
A Top Master's University
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ ranked #159 out of 589 colleges in their "2024 Master’s University Rankings" and #255 out of 388 colleges in the Northeast region for "Best Bang for the Buck" by in 2024.
A Hidden Gem College
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ was ranked #20 for NCAA Division III (D3) Hidden Gem Colleges by for 2025.
A College of Distinction
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been named a , and has earned additional recognition in the areas of:
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One of the Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) is one of just 10 institutions named to the Forbes' list.
A Best College in America
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ was ranked one of the Best Colleges in America for 2024 by .
A Top Transfer Destination
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been recognized on the . This honor, derived from National Student Clearinghouse and PTK Connect data, celebrates the top 25% of colleges excelling in supporting transfer students. 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been named one of the nation’s most transfer-friendly institutions by PTK for the fourth straight year.
Best Online Human Services Program
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ ranked #1 on the list of on Intelligent.com.
Top Online Accounting Program
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ ranked #43 on the list of on Intelligent.com.
Best Masters Degrees
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ ranked #44 on the list of on Intelligent.com.
Top Online Associate Program in Healthcare Administration
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been named #1 for Top 25 Best Online Associate in Healthcare Administration programs by in 2025.
Best Addiction Counseling Programs in Pennsylvania
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been named #2 for Best Addiction Counseling Programs in PA and #6 for Top Online Bachelors in Addiction Counseling by in 2025.
Top Online Associate Program in Accounting
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #4 for Top 25 Best Online Associate in Accounting programs by in 2025.
Top Online Associate Program in Business
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #4 for Top 25 Best Online Associate in Business programs by in 2025.
Top Online Associate Program in Human Services
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #6 for Top 25 Best Online Associate in Human Services programs by in 2025.
Top Online Masters in Addiction Counseling
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #5Ìýfor Top Online Masters in Addiction Counseling programs by in 2025.
Best ACBSP MBA Programs in Pennsylvania
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #4 for Best ACBSP MBA Programs in Pennsylvania by in 2025.
Best Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #6 for Best Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania by in 2025.
Top 50 Online Associate Degrees
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #6 for Top 50 Online Associate Degrees by in 2025.
Top Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #14 for Top Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration programs by in 2025.
Best MBA Programs in Pennsylvania
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #13 for Best MBA Programs in Pennsylvania by in 2025.
Best Masters Colleges in Pennsylvania
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #16 for Best Masters Colleges in Pennsylvania by in 2025.
Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania
91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ has been ranked #10 for Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania by in 2025.
Top Value in Pennsylvania
ranked 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ School of Graduate and Professional Studies #29 for the Best Colleges in Pennsylvania, 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ as one of the Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Pennsylvania, #20 for Best Health Science Degree Programs, #13 for Best Bachelor’s in Human Services Programs and #20 for Best Bachelor of Multimedia Design Programs.
Student Awards
Ava Barton ’27 received the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Scholarship. This prestigious program allows U.S. undergraduates to explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. | .
Daniel Bellis ’26 and Ellayna Boyer ’27 received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Ellayna also earned the Critical Need Language Award. The Gilman Program aims to broaden the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting those who have been historically underrepresented. | .
Callahan Beyer ’26 received the Alpha Lambda Delta James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship. This award supports ALD members in their pursuit of meaningful international academic experiences as part of their undergraduate studies.
Natalie Carter ’08 was selected for the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program. This U.S. Department of State program equips educators to bring an international perspective into U.S. schools. | .
Caitlyn Jensen ’26 received both the Pennsylvania Academy of Science Undergraduate and Graduate Research Grant and a prestigious Basic Science Institute (BSI) Neuro Summer Internship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. These honors support her advanced research and hands-on experience in neuroscience.
Eric Schubert ’23 was named to the White House Historical Association’s Next Generation Leaders 2024 Cohort. The NGL program identifies and empowers the next wave of innovators in history and civic engagement. | .
Samantha Small ’26 received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for excellence in education and commitment to a career in scientific research. The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious national awards for undergraduate STEM students. | .
Elsa Woodarek ’26 earned a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Fellowship, gaining hands-on experience in legislative research, policy analysis, and constituent services within the Commonwealth’s legislative branch.
Faculty Awards
Cristina Ciocirlan, Associate Professor of Management, is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Ranck Prize for Research Excellence. | .
Conrad Kanagy, Professor of Sociology, is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Polanowski Prize for Excellence in Faculty-Student Advising. | .
Suzanne Webster, Professor of English (Ralph W. Schlosser Endowed Chair) and Director of the English Literature Program, is the recipient of the 2024-25 Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence. | .
Kurt DeGoede, Professor of Engineering, is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Schmidt Prize for Excellence in Student-Faculty Service. | .
Mike Shook, Assistant Teaching Professor and the Director of Clinical Training for the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program, earned the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) 2024-25 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. | .