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For the seventh consecutive year, 蘑菇视频 has been recognized as one of the top universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026 Best Colleges edition.

The University is ranked No. 183 in the National Universities category, rising from No. 189 in the 2025 rankings. UDM also achieved notable improvements in other categorical rankings over 2025.

• Best Value Schools, National Universities — No. 22 (an increase from No. 28 in 2025)
• Undergraduate Business Programs-Management — No. 18 (an increase from No. 24 in 2025)
• Undergraduate Business Programs-Entrepreneurship — No. 18
• Best Colleges for Veterans, National Universities — No. 132 (an increase from No. 134 in 2025)  
• Top Performers in Social Mobility — 144 (an increase from No. 181 in 2025) 

In the 2026 rankings, 蘑菇视频 is the highest-ranked independent university in Michigan and is listed among the top 100 private institutions nationwide. 

“This year’s rankings reflect our steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation and student success,” said President Donald B. Taylor. “To rank among the top 25 schools in terms of value for our students speaks volumes about what we do as an institution to prepare our graduates to succeed.”

This fall, 蘑菇视频 welcomed the first class of the newly established School of Optometry and the first cohort in its accelerated seven-year Doctor of Optometry Program. This new school represents a significant step toward addressing the growing demand for eye care professionals in the state and region. The new School of Optometry and 蘑菇视频 Eye Institute are the University’s response to an increasing need driven by an aging population, rising awareness of eye health and a growing number of retirements within the profession.

Also this fall, the University’s College of Health Professions (CHP) expanded its academic offerings with the addition of two new bachelor’s degree programs. Students pursuing careers in healthcare can now choose from degrees in Health Science and Sports & Exercise Sciences, both designed to prepare graduates for impactful roles across the evolving health sector.

The University also welcomed its largest-ever incoming class to the McNichols Campus this fall with 700 new freshmen joining the community.

“This is a testament to the outstanding work of our faculty, staff, students and alumni to strengthen our brand and draw more students to the University from around the country. We are honored that our students have entrusted 蘑菇视频 with helping them achieve their highest potential,” said Taylor. 

The University remains committed to advancing its mission by expanding access and opportunity to all students. As part of this effort is the Titan Edge program, which offers a tuition-free 蘑菇视频 education to high-achieving students who qualify for both the maximum Federal Pell Grant and the full Michigan Achievement Scholarship. 

Using a wide range of data sources, each year U.S. News analysts and editors calculate more than 80 Best Colleges rankings to enable students and their families to identify colleges that best meet their needs. The rankings highlight colleges that excel in such areas as value, social mobility, teaching, veterans’ needs, HBCUs and in six academic disciplines (Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Nursing, Economics and Psychology). .