Heidelberg University has had another strong showing in this year’s U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of colleges and universities. In its ranking for 2025, U.S. News lists Heidelberg as a “top performer” on its Social Mobility list at No. 21 – up from No. 26 last year. Holding firm, Heidelberg also ranked as a “Best Value” school among Midwest Regional Colleges and Universities.
Social Mobility measures how well colleges and universities graduate students who receive federal Pell Grants. In that category, rankings are based on two factors: graduation rates of Pell-awarded students and graduation rate performance comparing the six-year graduation rate of Pell recipients with non-recipients.
Overall, 100 percent of Heidelberg students receive financial aid. The Social Mobility ranking is especially significant because Heidelberg is committed to making a home for first-generation college students, many of whom receive Pell Grants as part of their financial aid packages, said President Rob Huntington…