As one of the premier private liberal arts colleges in the U.S., St. Norbert College continues to receive prestigious accolades. See why SNC is ranked among the best colleges in Wisconsin and the Midwest.

“Best in the Midwest” – Princeton Review (2026) 

“2026 Best Colleges” – Niche 

• #5 – Best College Food in America
• #1 – Best College Food in Wisconsin
• #2 – Best College Campuses in Wisconsin (#1 for private colleges)
• #3 – Best College Student Life in Wisconsin (#1 for private colleges)
• #6 - Best College Athletics in Wisconsin (#1 for Division III)

“Best Colleges in the U.S. 2025-26” – Colleges of Distinction; additional recognition for: 

• Wisconsin College of Distinction
• Catholic College of Distinction
• Private College of Distinction
• Top College for Career Services
• Business College of Distinction
• Education College of Distinction 

“America’s Best Colleges 2025” – U.S. News & World Report 

• #90 - National Liberal Arts Colleges
• #74 Best Value Schools
• #88 - Top Performer in Social Mobility 

“Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges” – John Templeton Foundation 

Fully accredited since 1934 by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (HLC)