The University of Notre Dame, nestled on the north side of South Bend, was named the best overall college in Indiana in the recent Best College rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
Notre Dame was ranked 18th overall in the country.
The rankings are released annually and weigh the academic quality of major colleges in the United States and breaks them down into best categories, like “best liberal arts colleges” and “best engineering programs.”
Here’s a breakdown of how Indiana schools did in a few categories. You can check out the full report online.
NATIONAL RANKINGS
- University of Notre Dame — 18
- Purdue University — 61
- Indiana University — 75
- Ball State University — 168
TOP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Purdue University — 21
- Indiana University — 29
- Ball State University — 91
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis — 116
BEST VALUE SCHOOLS, REGIONAL COLLEGES (MIDWEST)