U.S. News Once Again Ranks St. John Fisher University Among Top 200 Best Colleges

U.S. News & World Report once again includes St. John Fisher University among the top 200 institutions in the country in its annual “Best Colleges” list.

Fisher ranked No. 192 in the 2025-2026 National Universities category, which assesses undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Fisher also ranked No. 46 on the Best Value Schools. Additionally, the Wegmans School of Nursing ranked No. 135 for Best Undergraduate Nursing programs—jumping an impressive 210 spots from last year’s rank (No. 345). Fisher was also included in the Best Colleges for Veterans category. 

“Fisher’s continued recognition in the U.S. News & World Report rankings speaks to our commitment to providing transformational educational experiences for our students, a mission that has guided us since our founding,” said Dr. Gerard J. Rooney, president of the University. “I am proud of all we have accomplished and of the many ways our students and alumni lead lives of purpose, integrity, and impact.”

Fisher’s forward momentum as an institution was reflected in its reclassification in 2010 by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. In 2022, in recognition of its continued programmatic development and achievement, Fisher was recognized by New York State as a University, elevating the status of the institution to its current level and prestige.

A student-centered focus and emphasis on engaged classroom learning contribute to consistently high pass rates on licensure exams in professional programs, while across the University, internship opportunities, experiential learning, international experiences, and career services resources help new alumni pursue graduate degrees or launch successful careers. Fisher’s intimate learning experience—the student to faculty ratio is 11:1—and strong alumni base create a network of support for students, from their first year and beyond.