Stevenson University Recognized Again as a U.S. News “Best Value School” and Among the “Best Colleges – Regional Universities (North)”

Stevenson University has once again earned recognition as a "Best Value School" and among the "Best Colleges - Regional Universities (North)" by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, September 22.

U.S. News & World Report awards colleges and universities a "Best Value" designation by evaluating several ranking factors, including academic quality relative to the average cost paid by full-time undergraduates after grants and financial aid. According to U.S. News, the strongest value institutions are those that combine above-average academic quality with affordability and rank among the top half of their peer categories.

"Our consistent ranking as a U.S. News 'Best Value' reflects the strengths of Stevenson's career-focused educational mission and its affordability," said Elliot Hirshman, President. "We are dedicated to preparing our students for the careers of the future today, and at a tuition cost that is competitive with public universities. At our institutional size, we can remain truly student-centered while providing a breadth of exceptional experiences, facilities, and opportunities that help students discover new interests, talents, and aspirations for their lives."

These opportunities include the University's Service, Leadership, and Honors programs; the newly opened Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family Performing Arts Center; expansive NCAA Division III athletic facilities; the Kahlert Foundation Makerspace and Biomedical Engineering Lab; and a wide range of co-curricular experiences, including the Mock Trial Team, Financial Management Association, and The Mill, Stevenson's student-run advertising and design agency-among many others.

As Generative AI continues to transform industries and workplaces, Stevenson is also preparing students for success in the evolving economy by integrating discipline-specific AI tools and skills development throughout its academic programs. Students learn how to evaluate, apply, and use AI effectively in their fields, gaining hands-on experience that enables them to adapt and thrive in today's professional environments.

Founded in 1947, Stevenson University serves more than 2,700 undergraduate students on its 200-acre campus in Owings Mills, Maryland; more than 1,000 master's and professional students annually through Stevenson University Online; and doctoral students in its Doctor of Psychology program. Stevenson is driven by a commitment to providing students with exceptional experiences both inside and outside the classroom, a close-knit and supportive community, and meaningful career connections that prepare them for long-term professional success. Learn more at www.stevenson.edu or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.