For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Texas Wesleyan University in the #1 tier of regional universities in the West.

“This reflects not only on our institution, but also on the faculty and staff who are at the heart of our university,” Texas Wesleyan University President Frederick G. Slabach said. “U.S. News & World Report’s external validation reflects the quality of our programs and the commitment of those who implement them.”

Texas Wesleyan, which has a tradition of preparing students for careers and postgraduate work, offers 60 undergraduate programs of study, a fully accredited MBA program, graduate programs in education and counseling, a pioneering graduate nurse anesthesia program, and the Texas Wesleyan School of Law.

The U.S News rankings help prospective students choose a college based on relative quality and value. The West tier includes such institutions as Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas; Santa Clara University in Silicon Valley, California; and, Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.