TIME rates Miami as one of America’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders for a third straight year
University is in top 20 among public schools and No. 1 for Ohio in TIME rankings
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Miami University is ranked in TIME’s America’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2026 list. Miami is in the top 45 overall, top 20 for public schools, and top-ranked institution in Ohio.
TIME rates Miami as one of America’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders for a third straight year
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TIME has again tabbed Miami University as one of the top colleges in the nation for producing leaders.
Miami is ranked No. 45 overall and No. 19 among public universities in TIME’s America’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2026 list. TIME teamed with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings, to produce the rankings.
According to the study’s methodology, America’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders was created based on the analysis of 4,800 of the most influential leaders in the United States from business, government, academia, and society.
Miami is the top-ranked school from Ohio on the 125-member list. Three other schools from Ohio were included: Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, and Oberlin College.
“Miami University is well regarded for its ability to develop engaged leaders who look to solve problems on scales both local and global,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “Miamians lead with confidence, respect, and innovation. There is enormous pride in knowing that aspect of a Miami education is highly valued.”
Miami appeared on the inaugural 100 Best Colleges for Future Leaders list announced in 2023, as well as the 2025 edition, which was expanded to 125 schools.
Miami is ranked No. 45 overall and No. 19 among public universities in TIME’s America’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2026 list. TIME teamed with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings, to produce the rankings.
According to the study’s methodology, America’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders was created based on the analysis of 4,800 of the most influential leaders in the United States from business, government, academia, and society.
Miami is the top-ranked school from Ohio on the 125-member list. Three other schools from Ohio were included: Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, and Oberlin College.
“Miami University is well regarded for its ability to develop engaged leaders who look to solve problems on scales both local and global,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “Miamians lead with confidence, respect, and innovation. There is enormous pride in knowing that aspect of a Miami education is highly valued.”
Miami appeared on the inaugural 100 Best Colleges for Future Leaders list announced in 2023, as well as the 2025 edition, which was expanded to 125 schools.
Established in 1809, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.
