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LEHMAN COLLEGE EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR VALUE, ACCESS, AND STUDENT SUCCESS
September 9, 2026
THE BRONX, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2026 — The newest national rankings are out, and Lehman College stands solidly among the nation's most prestigious institutions, including Ivy League universities, continuing its streak of recognition for providing a top-tier education with strong economic outcomes at an exceptional value.
Leading the latest recognitions, TIME America's Best Colleges ranked Lehman No. 36 in the nation for value, making it the highest-ranked CUNY institution on the list and the 9th best public institution in the nation.
Additional rankings from Niche.com and Washington Monthly recognized Lehman among the nation's top colleges for value, access, and student success, including a No. 16 ranking among Hispanic-Serving Institutions nationwide.
"We are proud to see Lehman's commitment to student success recognized nationally. It’s a testament to the hard work all our staff and faculty put in everyday and the determination of our students to make a better life for themselves and their community" said President Fernando Delgado. “As we continue to grow our research and graduate offerings, this recognition highlights the strength of our academic programs and supports our efforts to expand opportunities for our students and faculty.”
Several of the College’s academic programs also received notable recognition:
- #1 Most Affordable Computer Science Degree Program in the United States (UniversityHQ)
- #5 Best Online Master of Health Administration Program for 2026 (HealthcareManagement.org)
- #6 Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in New York (Niche.com)
- #8 Master of Social Work Program in New York for 2027 (MastersinCounseling.org)
Together, these recognitions underscore Lehman's growing national profile, and its role as a leading public institution and one of the nation's top Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
About Lehman College
A perennial national leader in promoting social mobility, Lehman College of The City University of New York serves as an intellectual, economic, and cultural center for the Bronx, New York City, and beyond. The college - which sits on a tree-lined 37-acre campus – supports more than 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students, another 14,000 students in continuing and professional programs, and over 90,000 alumni. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman College educates a diverse population of students. The college offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions.