Marywood University Earns Strong National and Statewide Rankings from Niche

Marywood University has earned strong national, statewide, and regional recognition in the 2027 Niche College Rankings, which evaluated more than 4,000 colleges and universities across the United States. Niche is a leading platform connecting colleges and schools with students and families. Its 2027 rankings draw on extensive federal data as well as student and alumni reviews to evaluate institutions across academics, value, student life, career preparation, and other measures important to prospective students and their families.

Marywood earned notable placements across a wide range of categories, demonstrating the University’s strength in academics, value, student experience, and several of its signature programs. Among Marywood’s 2027 rankings are:

• #63 Best Catholic Colleges in America
• #7 Best Catholic Colleges in Pennsylvania
• #47 Best Colleges for Architecture in America
• #10 Best Colleges for Education in Pennsylvania
• #23 Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
• #30 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
• A grade for Student Wellness

Marywood also ranks #16 among the Best Small Colleges in Pennsylvania, the highest-ranked local institution in the category. The University earned additional high marks for Best College Dorms in Pennsylvania (#7), Best College Campuses in Pennsylvania (#23), Top Private Universities in Pennsylvania (#25), Best College Food in Pennsylvania (#25), and Colleges with the Best Academics in Pennsylvania (#27), along with positive placements in numerous other categories.

The 2027 rankings also mark an important evolution in Niche’s methodology. This year, Niche introduced new measures designed to provide students and families with a more complete picture of institutional success and the student experience. Among them is a new Student Wellness Grade, which reflects the mental health and well-being resources available to students. For the inaugural year, Niche is publicly displaying this grade only for institutions earning an A or A+, placing Marywood among the institutions recognized for strength in student wellness.

Niche combines data from sources including the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation with enrollment and alumni earnings statistics, tuition and financial aid information, and more than one million student and alumni reviews. Together, these measures provide students and families with a broad view of colleges that goes beyond any single measure of academic reputation or selectivity.

Marywood’s strong showing across academic, value, campus, and student experience categories reflects the University’s continued commitment to “students first”, providing students with an exceptional education and an environment in which they can thrive. To view Marywood University’s complete list of rankings, go to niche.com/colleges/marywood-university/rankings.