NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – U.S. News & World Report's rankings of the 2026 Best Colleges recognized each of the Northeast 10 Conference's institutions across a wide array of categories for their continued commitment to providing outstanding education, diverse opportunities and unique collegiate experiences to students.
The Conference had five institutions ranked in the Top Regional Universities – North category, as well as three recognized in the Top National Universities and two in the Top National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings. All 10 member institutions in the NE10 were mentioned on at least one list, as released by U.S. News & World Report.
"The NE10 continues to be a force in academic settings, as evident by the wide depth of recognition that its member institutions continue to receive from the U.S. News rankings," said NE10 Commissioner Julie Ruppert. "Our Conference represents the very best in higher education across a multitude of areas and these rankings prove it."
Bentley is ranked No. 1 in the Top Regional Universities – North category, as well as No. 88 in Top Business Programs. Three NE10 schools were ranked in the Top 100 of the Top Regional Universities - North list, including Bentley (No. 1), Assumption (No. 50) and Southern Connecticut (No. 64).
Adelphi, Pace and American International were listed under Top National Universities, while Saint Anselm and Saint Michael's were named among Top National Liberal Arts Colleges.
The rankings are designed to help students worldwide compare the academic quality of more than 1,800 U.S.-based institutions. For a full list of NE10 recognition, please see below.
NATIONAL RANKINGS
Top National Universities
#198 - Adelphi
#273 - Pace
#395-434 - American International
Top Regional Universities – North Rankings
#1 - Bentley
#50 - Assumption
#64 - Southern Connecticut
#150-164 - Franklin Pierce
#150-164 - Southern New Hampshire
Top National Liberal Arts Colleges
#96 - Saint Anselm
#115 - Saint Michael's
Top Business Programs
#88 - Bentley
#174 - Pace
#287 - Adelphi
#456-533 - Southern Connecticut
Top Computer Science Programs
#274 - Pace
#361 - Bentley
#361 - Southern Connecticut
#361 - Southern New Hampshire
#470-601 - Adelphi
Top Engineering Programs (No Doctorate)
#251 - Southern New Hampshire
Top Nursing Programs
#160 - Pace
#186 - Adelphi
#214 - Saint Anselm
#249 - Southern Connecticut
#525 - Southern New Hampshire
#624-686 - American International
Top Psychology Programs
#265 - Pace
#297 - Adelphi
#480 - Saint Michael's
#480 - Southern Connecticut
#568 - Southern New Hampshire
Top Economics Programs
#174 - Bentley
#205 - Pace
#248-254 - Southern New Hampshire
Top Schools for Veterans
#173 - Adelphi
Top Schools for Social Mobility
#110 - American International
#117 - Adelphi
#224 - Pace
REGIONAL RANKINGS - NORTH
Top Best Value Schools
#4 - Bentley
#26 - Assumption
#45 - Southern Connecticut
Top Schools for Veterans
#30 - Southern Connecticut
Top Schools for Social Mobility
#73 - Southern Connecticut
#76 - Bentley
#124 - Franklin Pierce
#142 - Assumption
#163 - Southern New Hampshire
Most Innovative Schools
#2 - Bentley
#4 - Southern New Hampshire
Top Public Schools
#21 - Southern Connecticut
Top Undergraduate Teaching Schools
#11 - Bentley
NATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS
Top Best Value Schools
#83 - Saint Anselm
Top Schools for Social Mobility
#153 - Saint Anselm
#166 - Saint Michael's
ABOUT THE NE10
The NE10 is an association of 10 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.
Each year, 4,500 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 24 sports, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.
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