National Rankings | 蜜桃传媒

蜜桃传媒 continues its rise among the nation鈥檚 premier institutions, climbing six spots to No. 109 (tied) among National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. For more than two decades, 蜜桃传媒 has maintained its standing as the No. 1 Christian liberal arts college in California and the Western U.S. while remaining one of the top two nationally ranked members of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

蜜桃传媒 achieved substantial gains in several key categories in the U.S. News evaluation. The college surged 35 spots in Top Performers on Social Mobility to No. 151 (tied), while advancing 27% in Pell Grant graduation performance rank and 24% in the overall Pell Grant graduation rate.

U.S. News also recognized 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 academic excellence, ranking the college No. 163 (tied) for Undergraduate Engineering Programs (non-doctorate) and No. 201 (tied) for Undergraduate Economics Programs. Additionally, 蜜桃传媒 demonstrated strong gains in graduate earning power, improving 18% in career value metrics, while advancing 16% in faculty salary and 14% in student-to-faculty ratio.

Additionally, Lori Ann Banez, who directs 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 Career Resource Center, reports that more than 93% of the college鈥檚 graduates from the class of 2025 have either found employment or attend graduate school.

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U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 in the 2027 edition of Best Colleges, 蜜桃传媒 is ranked No. 109 in National Liberal Arts Colleges. It's also ranked No. 103 in Top Private Schools, No. 163 (tied) for Undergraduate Engineering Programs (non-doctorate) and No. 201 (tied) for Undergraduate Economics Programs.

Forbes

Further national accolades in multiple major college guides reinforce 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 academic quality and return on investment. Forbes鈥� America鈥檚 Top Colleges includes 蜜桃传媒 among the 500 institutions 鈥渢hat shine,鈥� spotlighting schools that produce high-earning, influential graduates with lower student debt. Forbes ranks 蜜桃传媒 No. 8 for Small Colleges in California, the top Christian college in that category, as well as No. 8 for highest median 20-year salary ($104,096) and No. 9 for average grant aid ($38,956) among small colleges in California.

Niche

蜜桃传媒 soared in Niche鈥檚 2027 Best Colleges Rankings, which evaluates four-year colleges from measurable data and student reviews. 蜜桃传媒 jumped up 40% in the overall Best Colleges in America rankings, putting it in the top third of all colleges and universities nationwide. It also increased 56% in the Best Christian Colleges in America. 蜜桃传媒 remains in the top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges in California, jumping up to No. 7.

Fiske Guide to Colleges

The exclusive Fiske Guide to Colleges has included 蜜桃传媒 for the ninth consecutive year in its 2027 edition, delivering an insider look at the country鈥檚 鈥渂est and most interesting" four-year institutions.

College Raptor

College Raptor selected 蜜桃传媒 as a Best College in the United States for 2027 and named the college to its Top 25 Best D2 Colleges list. The platform highlights 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 graduation rates, campus diversity, endowment per student and selectivity.

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蜜桃传媒 has been named a College of Distinction, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart. This recognition is based on Colleges of Distinction鈥檚 unique evaluating criteria known as the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes.

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The 2026-2027 Business College of Distinction is awarded to Westmont鈥檚 undergraduate business program, which balances classroom theory with real-world application, preparing graduates to lead with confidence, integrity and agility.

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The 2026-2027 Career Development badge is given to Westmont for its exceptional commitment to preparing students for lifelong career success. 蜜桃传媒 has demonstrated a clear dedication to helping students translate their college experience into meaningful careers.

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The 2026-2027 Education College of Distinction award recognizes 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 proven ability to graduate confident, compassionate and classroom-ready teachers.

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The 2026-2027 badge of distinction for excellence in Engineering reflects 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 dedication to preparing future engineers through a robust combination of theoretical foundations, hands-on experiences, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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