University ranked #1 in Midwest for undergraduate teaching

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U.S. News & World Report has once again named Calvin University the top institution for undergraduate teaching in its Regional Universities Midwest category. The recognition, announced in the 2026 Best Colleges Guidebook, marks the second consecutive year Calvin has received the #1 ranking.

“Professors at Calvin are passionate about their areas of study and are deeply committed to holistically caring well for their students. This unique pairing leads to a vibrant teaching and learning experience,” said Greg Elzinga, President, Calvin University. “We are grateful that this long-held commitment to students is yet again being recognized by a well-respected industry evaluator like U.S. News & World Report.”

The Best Colleges rankings evaluate more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities nationwide on up to 19 measures of academic quality and student outcomes, including first-year retention, graduation rates, faculty strength, and graduate indebtedness.

Calvin moved up in several categories from 2025 to 2026 while maintaining its #4 overall ranking among Midwest regional universities. Highlights include:

  • #1 – Best Undergraduate Teaching

  • #4 – Most Innovative Schools

  • #4 – Overall Regional Universities Midwest

  • #8 – Best Value Schools

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