DE PERE, Wis. - St. Norbert College has once again been recognized for its commitment to providing a high-impact, student-focused undergraduate experience. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the college has been named a College of Distinction, a prestigious national honor that highlights institutions whose approach to education prioritizes student engagement, exceptional teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes.

“At St. Norbert College, we are deeply committed to delivering a transformative experience that prepares our students not only for their first job but for a life of purpose and impact,” said St. Norbert College President Laurie Joyner. “This recognition affirms the values at the heart of our mission to provide an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual, and personal development.”

In addition to being named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction (Best Colleges in the U.S.), SNC earned several specialized distinctions, recognizing excellence across academic programs and student support services:

- Catholic College of Distinction
- Private College of Distinction
- Top College for Career Services
- Business College of Distinction
- Education College of Distinction
- Best College for International Students

“As the only institution of higher learning in the world sponsored by the 900-year-old Norbertine order, St. Norbert College emphasizes the Norbertine ideal of communio - the vision of a community united as one, grounded in the Christian understanding of God as Trinity,” said Fr. Matthew Dougherty, special assistant to the president for mission integration.

Colleges of Distinction evaluates institutions based on thorough research and interviews, seeking out schools that go beyond traditional rankings. The organization highlights colleges that are truly making a difference in students’ lives, both during their undergraduate years and well into the future.

With a mission rooted in the Norbertine tradition of community, service and learning, St. Norbert College continues to stand out as a place where students are empowered to grow, explore and lead lives of significance.

About St. Norbert College
St. Norbert College, located in De Pere, Wis., is the only Norbertine college in the world and a private Catholic liberal arts institution known for its personalized attention and commitment to educating the whole person. Ranked among the top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges and Best Value Schools by U.S. News & World Report, the college offers undergraduate degrees in the arts and sciences, business, and health and human development, as well as two graduate programs. Part of the greater Green Bay community, the campus fosters intellectual, spiritual, and social growth. St. Norbert College competes in NCAA Division III athletics and is home to 27 intercollegiate teams and 17 individual and team national championships.

About Colleges of Distinction
Since 2000, Colleges of Distinction has been committed to recognizing schools across the United States for their exceptional contributions to higher education. Member institutions within the Colleges of Distinction consortium distinguish themselves through their unwavering focus on providing an outstanding undergraduate experience. Their website offers dynamic college profiles, customized tools, and valuable resources for students, parents, and high school counselors. For more information and to discover how to become a College of Distinction, visit CollegesofDistinction.com.