Ranking Overview

Hiram College placed in the top 10 among U.S. News & World Report 2026 Regional Colleges in the Midwest and earned multiple category honours in the same edition.

Current Ranking Snapshot

Ranking body	Latest available position
U.S. News & World Report 2026	Regional Colleges Midwest, #10
U.S. News & World Report 2026	Best Value Schools (Regional Colleges Midwest), #8
U.S. News & World Report 2026	Top Performers on Social Mobility (Regional Colleges Midwest), #4
U.S. News & World Report 2026	Best Undergraduate Teaching (Regional Colleges Midwest), #4 (tie)

What The Rankings Mean

Hiram’s 2026 profile emphasises affordable quality in a baccalaureate-focused college. Social mobility and teaching marks reward Pell student success and small-class instruction rather than doctoral research volume.

Recognition And Quality Signals

Hiram publicises the Hiram Guarantee, Hiram Connect-style experiential learning and Northeast Ohio outcomes. When comparing schools, use net price after merit—not sticker tuition alone.

Ranking Advice For September 2026 Applicants

Students applying for the September 2026 intake should compare Hiram using:

• Net cost after Global Scholarship/Access Grant
• Major-specific strength (sciences, education, business, etc.) via faculty and alumni
• Internship reach to Cleveland/Akron versus coastal targets

If value + teaching + mobility in the Midwest matters, Hiram’s 2026 U.S. News category scores support that story.