College Rankings

Every year, media outlets release their annual college rankings lists, each meant to measure “the best” in higher education. The proliferation of such lists, and the confusion they can create, has prompted us to compile a selection of Wesleyan’s current rankings, along with links to the methodology used for each, in order to provide you with a broad picture of how others view Wesleyan, according to various criteria.

Wesleyan among Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities 

Forbes ranks Wesleyan #8 on its list of top U.S. liberal arts colleges for 2022.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Wesleyan...

  • #18 on its list of top liberal arts colleges for 2022
  • #17 in best value among national liberal arts colleges 
  • #13 in least debt
  • #29 in most international students
  • #49 in campus ethnic diversity
  • #40 in most innovative

Washington Monthly ranks Wesleyan #3 among liberal arts colleges for 2022.

 

Making an Impact

The Princeton Review ranks Wesleyan #14 on its list of impact schools for 2022.

Film

The Hollywood Reporter ranks Wesleyan #13 on its list of the top 25 U.S. film schools for 2022. 

Variety includes Wesleyan on its list of the top film schools for 2022. 

Other Recognitions

U.S. News & World Report ranks Wesleyan #1 in best colleges for veterans among national liberal arts colleges for 2022.