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U.S. News & World Report Ranks UCM Among Top 20 Public Schools in the Midwest
U.S. News and World Report has included the University of Central Missouri (UCM) among its top-ranked universities in several categories for 2026.
September 23, 2025
UCM Included in Numerous Ranking Categories from U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report has included the University of Central Missouri (UCM) among its top-ranked universities in several categories for 2024-25.
September 25, 2024
University of Central Missouri Earns Top Recognition in Abound's 2024 Rankings
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) announces its inclusion in the prestigious Abound College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: Midwest, Best Colleges for Adults and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. UCM also earned recognition in the cohort of the Best 250 Grad Schools of 2024.
July 11, 2024
University of Central Missouri Achieves National Recognition in Fortune MBA Rankings for 2024
University of Central Missouri Achieves National Recognition in Fortune MBA Rankings for 2024
May 01, 2024
Open Doors® Annual Release Ranks UCM Among Top Three Institutions Nationwide for International Enrollment at Master's Degree Level
In its annual release of international student data, Open Doors® ranked the University of Central Missouri third among master’s degree-granting institutions with the highest enrollment of students from outside the United States. The 2022-2023 report shows a move upward from the sixth spot on the list a year ago, continuing to place UCM in the top 10 among universities listed within the same institutional type. UCM ranked the highest among Missouri public and private colleges and universities that offer both baccalaureate and master’s degrees.
November 27, 2023
UCM Climbs U.S. News Rankings as Best Value Institution, Continues to Rank Among Top 20 Public Institutions in the Midwest
U.S. News & World Report, a resource prospective students and their families use to help determine which institution is the best fit for their higher education needs, has included the University of Central Missouri among its top-ranked universities in several categories for 2023-2024.
September 18, 2023
Among the Best in the Nation - U.S. News Recognizes UCM Nursing and Business Graduate Programs
The 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings have recognized the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and the part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs at the University of Central Missouri for their high enrollment rates, high average test scores and more.
April 25, 2023
Homeland Security at UCM Receives Three More No. 1 Rankings from College Factual
As careers in homeland security flourish, the University of Central Missouri’s success in preparing graduates for the competitive field continues to grow with it. College Factual has ranked UCM No. 1 in Missouri for homeland security in three recent lists; Top Missouri Schools for Homeland Security, 2023 Most Popular Colleges for Homeland Security in Missouri and Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security in Missouri (with Aid).
April 03, 2023
UCM Moves Up in Four U.S. News & World Report Rankings Categories
U.S. News & World Report, a resource many prospective students and their families use to help them make decisions about where to pursue a higher education, has announced its 2022-2023 Best Colleges rankings. It places the University of Central Missouri among institutional leaders with UCM moving up the rankings ladder in five important regional categories.
September 12, 2022
MS in Nursing and Part-time MBA at UCM Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Rankings for 2023
A testament to quality leadership and faculty in two University of Central Missouri graduate programs, the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings released today included the Master of Science in Nursing and the part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA). Selections were partially based on factors that included high enrollment rates and high average test scores for UCM students.
March 29, 2022
