The University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business has achieved notable gains in the newly released 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Business School rankings, reflecting sustained momentum and growing recognition among peers, employers, and prospective students.
This year, Lundquist ranks as the
- #41 Best Business School
- #26 Best Public Business School
- #14 Best Business School West of the Mississippi River
- #10 Best Public Business School West of the Mississippi River
- #5 Best Business School on the West Coast (CA, OR, and WA).
These latest rankings mark an upward shift from previous years, with the Lundquist College moving up 12 spots, placing it solidly in the top echelon for business education in the western United States.
"The hard work of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in these rankings," said Bruce Blonigen, Edward Maletis Dean of the Lundquist College of Business. "We've been intentional about leveraging our strengths in innovation, experiential learning, impactful research, and alumni and industry partnerships to build a business education model that prepares students for real-world success. It's rewarding to see these efforts recognized."
Undergraduate students echo that pride.
"The Lundquist College of Business has set me up for success both personally and professionally," said Sarah Van Horn, an accounting major concentrating in marketing. "From leadership opportunities to being a part of the Business Honors Program, I feel prepared to step into the business world with confidence."
While the detailed weightings and dataset changes in U.S. News are often complex, several broad factors likely contributed to Lundquist's gains:
- Improvements in outcomes metrics (graduation rates, retention, career placements)
- Stronger peer and recruiter assessments
- Strategic enhancements to faculty, programming, and student experiences
Building on this momentum, the college is making additional investments in response to the growing demand for our programs and offerings. From launching the new Master of Science in Management program to expanding applied learning opportunities and research into AI and entrepreneurship, we are continuously evolving to create meaningful impact for our students, our state, and the global business community.