Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. With more than 179 years of educational excellence, Baylor University enjoys high standing among many national rating services that evaluate the quality of education, research activity, affordability, value, and academic excellence. Recent rankings and recognition for Baylor University and the Louise Herrington School of Nursing are listed below.

Baylor University Rankings

• #1 Best Baptist College in 2025 by College Raptor
• #6 in Learning Communities in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report
• #9 Most Trusted University in 2023 by Morning Consult’s Most Trusted Brands Project
• #9 Best College in Texas 2025 by niche.com
• #12 Best Christian College in America in 2025 by niche.com
• #20 Best Value Colleges in Texas in 2024 by collegesimply.com
• #23 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report
• #26 in Best Undergraduate Teaching in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report
• #26 Most Innovative School in 2025 - U.S. News and World Report
• #91 Best National University in 2025 - U.S. News and World Report

Louise Herrington School of Nursing Rankings

• #1 Best Accredited Nursing School in Texas in 2024 by nursingprocess.org
• #2 Best Nursing Schools in Texas in 2024 by nursingschoolhub.com
• #3 Best Accelerated Nursing Program in Texas in 2024 by Best Value Schools
• #4 Best Nursing Schools in Texas in 2024 by Nurse Journal
• #7 Best Colleges for Nursing in Texas in 2024 by niche.com
• #8 Best Nursing Schools in Texas in 2024 by nursingschoolsalmanac.com
• #8 Best Colleges for Nursing in Texas in 2025 by niche.com
• #11 Best Nursing Schools in Texas in 2024 by collegefactual.com
• #11 Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest in 2024 by nursingschoolsalmanac.com
• #31 Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Programs in 2024 - U.S. News & World Report
• #55 Best Private Nursing Schools in the U.S. in 2024 by nursingschoolsalmanac.com

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Rankings

• #1 Top Certified Nurse Midwife Programs in 2024 by Nurse.org
• #2 Best DNP Program in Texas by dnpprograms.com
• #4 Best Nurse Practitioner Program in Texas in 2024 by nursingprocess.org
• #8 Top DNP Programs in Texas in 2024 by bestvalueschools.org
• #10 Top Online Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Programs in 2024 by Nurse.org
• #14 Best Online DNP-PNP Programs in the Nation in 2024 by nursingprocess.org
• #63 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in 2025 by Collegefactual.com
• #66 Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2024 - U.S. News & World Report

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