Judson University has been named one of Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. Judson is ranked 26th in the Midwest by the report which means it is a Top Tier school.

Judson University continues its track record of being aTop Tier college for the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest. Judson first appeared in the Top Tier by ranking 54th in the U.S. News and World Report's 2005 Best Colleges survey and has climbed through the rankings in recent years before arriving at 26th for this year's survey report.

"Twelve years ago, when I arrived at Judson we were unranked. It is gratifying to watch Judson move from the third tier up to the top tier as one of the best schools in the Midwest," says Dr. Jerry Cain, president.

Judson is also listed among five Midwest schools where graduates have the least amount of debt upon graduation. On average, Judson graduates accrue $12,664 in debt.

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