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College of Saint Mary Ranked No. 1 School in Nebraska in Four Categories by Niche
OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary (CSM) has been ranked the No. 1 school in Nebraska in four categories, according to Niche, the country’s leading platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools.
CSM ranked top in Best Value College, Best College with No Application Fee, Best Small College, and Top Private University in Nebraska. The University was also ranked in the Top 5 in eight other categories.
Nationally, CSM is ranked as one of the Best Women’s College (No. 5), Best Catholic College (No. 9) and Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy (No. 13).
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Niche,” CSM President Heather Smith, MBA, said. “These achievements reflect our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and our mission to inspire and empower women who will shape the future.”
CSM offers more than 35 undergraduate majors, 11 varsity sports, seven master’s and doctoral programs, and a range of service and involvement opportunities.
Niche’s college rankings are developed through a meticulous process that combines data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education with user input such as reviews, ratings and survey responses from current students and alumni. Alongside comprehensive profiles on every college in America, Niche’s rankings aim to accurately reflect what makes each college unique in order to inform and empower students and their families throughout the college search process.
Notable College of Saint Mary Rankings, according to Niche
No. 1 – Best Value Colleges in Nebraska
No. 1 – Best Colleges with No Application Fee in Nebraska
No. 1 – Best Small Colleges in Nebraska
No. 1 – Top Private Universities in Nebraska
No. 1 – Best Colleges in Omaha Area
No. 1 – Best Value Colleges in Omaha Area
No. 2 – Best Colleges in Nebraska
No. 2 – Best Test Optional Colleges in Nebraska
No. 2 – Best Colleges for Education in Nebraska
No. 3 – Best College Locations in Nebraska
No. 3 – Colleges with the Best Academics in Nebraska
No. 3 – Best Colleges for Biology in Nebraska
No. 3 – Best Colleges for Nursing in Nebraska
No. 4 – Best College Food in Nebraska
No. 5 – Best Women’s Colleges in America
No. 9 – Best Catholic Colleges in America
No. 13 – Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy
No. 20 – Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America