STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville has earned high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Colleges guide, climbing in two key categories among Regional Universities in the Midwest.

Franciscan advanced into the top 25 in the Regional Universities Midwest category, moving up three spots from 28th to 25th in the upper echelon of regional universities. Retaining its place in the top tier of the region’s 161 colleges, Franciscan’s rating makes it one of Ohio’s top five universities. The ranking reflects the university’s continued growth in academic reputation, student success and commitment to providing a transformative Catholic education.

The university also rose from 36th to 28th in social mobility among Regional Universities Midwest. Franciscan has jumped 64 spo

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