09/24/2025
Rogers State University has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top universities in the western region of the United States in its “2026 Best Colleges” rankings, released Tuesday, Sept. 23.
RSU ranked 10th in “Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges of the West,” matching the highest ranking on the list for any college or university in the state of Oklahoma. The “West” region includes 15 states, from Oklahoma and Texas, all the way to California, the West Coast, and Alaska.
RSU received another top placement in the region, ranking 27th on the list for “Overall Rank – Regional Colleges of the West,” up four spots from 31st place on the same list in 2025.
RSU also received recognition in the 34th position for “Top Performers on Social Mobility – Regional Colleges of the West,” up from its previous ranking of 35th in this category. This ranking is based on an institution’s success in graduating students who receive Federal Pell grants, as well as additional factors including graduation rates for first generation college students.
For the second time, RSU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program received a national ranking on U.S. News and World Report’s “2026 Best Colleges” list for BSN programs. The RSU Nursing program has a reputation for excellence, with its graduates passing the NCLEX last year at a 94% passage rate, higher than both the state and national averages.
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