RANKING THE BEST UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOLS
In this inaugural ranking, undergraduate business programs were equally ranked on three criteria: admissions standards, the academic experience as judged by alumni, and employment outcomes. Washington University’s Olin Business School came in first overall, followed by Notre Dame University’s Mendoza School. Below are the overall and category ranks for the top programs. “Input” refers admissions standards rank, “alumni” is the rank assigned to the academic and student experience, and “employment” refers to the rank of the school based on employment outcomes.
| Rank | School | Total | Admissions | Academic Experience | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | University of Southern California Marshall School of Business | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 |
| 28 | The Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business | 28 | 35 | 12 | 36 |
| 30 | University of Maryland Smith School of Business | 30 | 26 | 29 | 37 |
| 42 | University of Connecticut School of Business | 42 | 36 | 28 | 47 |
| 50 | Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business | 50 | 43 | 50 | 50 |
