Annual rankings based on performance across indicators of excellence
On Tuesday, September 23, U.S. News & World Report published its annual “Best Colleges” rankings, highlighting top institutions across the country. Dunwoody College of Technology earned recognition in four categories on the 2026 list.
In addition to being named one of the best Regional Colleges – Midwest, it also made the list for Best Value Schools, Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, and Best Colleges for Veterans.
These rankings serve as a valuable resource for prospective students and their families, assessing more than 1,700 colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality and graduate success.
Best Regional Colleges – Midwest
Dunwoody once again made the list for Best Regional Colleges – Midwest. To be considered for the category, colleges must focus on undergraduate education but grant fewer than half their degrees in liberal arts disciplines. The rankings are split into four regions: North, South, Midwest, and West.
Best Colleges for Veterans – Midwest
Dunwoody College tied for fifth in the Midwest for Best Colleges for Veterans, which identifies schools that make pursuing a college education more affordable for veterans and active-duty service members. Schools are only included in the 2026 edition of the Best Colleges for Veterans ranking if they meet the following criteria, as reported to U.S. News during the spring and summer 2025 statistical survey data collection: the institution is certified for the GI Bill and the institution participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program or is a public school. In addition, colleges must be ranked in the top half of one of the 2026 Best Colleges ranking categories to be included on the list.
Best Value Colleges – Midwest
Dunwoody College was also once again ranked as one of the Best Value Colleges in the Midwest. This ranking takes into account a school’s academic quality, as indicated by its 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges ranking, and the 2024-2025 net cost of attendance for an out-of-state student who received the average level of need-based scholarship or grant aid. Only schools ranked in or near the top half of other categories were included.
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs – Nationwide
For the second time since launching Dunwoody’s School of Engineering, the College made the ranking for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs. Rankings were based solely on peer assessment surveys, and to appear on the survey a school must have an undergraduate engineering program accredited by ABET. Schools listed are colleges whose highest engineering degree offered is a bachelor’s or master’s.
To read more about the rankings, visit: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-colleges
About Dunwoody College of Technology
Founded in 1914, Dunwoody College of Technology is the only private, non-profit technical college in the Upper Midwest. Having provided hands-on, applied technical education to more than 250,000 individuals, Dunwoody is the college for experimenters and makers, a place where the curious and the confident learn by doing. Located in Minneapolis, Dunwoody offers a unique campus experience in dedicated labs, studios, and shops that treats students like future professionals from day one. With certificates, associates, and bachelor’s degrees in more than 45 majors — including engineering, robotics, design, and other STEM-related fields — Dunwoody challenges students to come determined and graduate destined.