Ranking Recognition

Poets&Quants now ranks the C. T. Bauer College of Business undergraduate program among the Top 15 public business schools on a new list of the Best Undergraduate Business Schools of 2025. 

The Bauer College BBA climbed to No. 40 for the overall ranking and improved in subcategories for admissions standards (No. 29 up from No. 37 last year) and academic experience (No. 42 up from No. 47).  

"The success of Bauer in rankings is a direct result of the passion and perseverance of our students, faculty and staff,” Undergraduate Business Programs Assistant Dean Olivia Miljanic said. “Our focus on providing experiential learning, career readiness opportunities and a supportive academic environment ensures that Bauer students graduate ready to make an impact in the business world." 

Interim Dean Praveen Kumar agreed, noting the continued emphasis of all Bauer programs on a transformative education. 

“We are proud of the entire undergraduate team at Bauer College on this achievement, which reflects all of their hard work and passion for our students,” he said. “It is truly a team effort, and this kind of ambition defines the Bauer community.” 

The rankings include 104 public and private business schools, the highest participation rate for this survey, and are based upon school-reported data and surveys of school alumni.