The University of Saint Francis earned high rankings in several categories in the 2024 Niche Best Colleges in America list.

High Niche rankings for Saint Francis include:

• No. 2 in Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana
• No. 2 in Safest College Campuses in Indiana
• No. 4 in Best College Locations in Indiana
• No. 1 in Best Value Colleges in the Fort Wayne Area
• No. 1 in Best Colleges in the Fort Wayne Area

More information on the rankings is available by visiting Niche. As Niche states on its website, it uses in-depth profiles on every school and college in America, over 140 million reviews and ratings, and powerful search and data tools to help millions of students and families find and enroll in the right school for them.

“The University of Saint Francis is grateful to be recognized by Niche for the high-quality work that our faculty and staff demonstrate in helping our students succeed. Guided by our Catholic, Franciscan values, the university continually strives to improve in all aspects of the student experience, ensuring students graduate with everything they need to make a positive impact in their communities,” said Saint Francis Interim President Dr. Lance Richey.



Niche ranks the Saint Francis Nursing program as No. 58 out of 774 programs in America, placing it in the Top 10%.

“The Niche rankings for our Nursing program reflect the commitment and dedication of Chief Nursing Officer Dr. Carolyn Yoder and the College of Health Sciences faculty. Our team works hard to guarantee Saint Francis students are prepared to step into their nursing careers and thrive,” said Saint Francis Associate Vice President for Healthcare Relations and Dean of the College of Health Sciences Dr. Angie Harrell.

Niche also ranked Saint Francis in the Top 10% of Safest College Campuses in America (No. 96 of 1,306) and in the top third of Best Catholic Colleges in America (No. 53 of 160).