The master of business administration (MBA) program at Valparaiso University continues to garner national acclaim, having earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s most recent list of best Online MBA programs, as well as being named on the Princeton Review’s Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2026.
“The Online MBA program embodies Valpo’s commitment to innovation, access, and academic excellence,” says Eric W. Johnson ’87, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “By delivering a high-quality, values-driven business education in an online format, we are expanding our reach, strengthening our national profile, and equipping working professionals to lead with integrity and purpose.”
The College of Business focuses on a “triple-bottom line” or “people, planet, profit” approach to education. Putting responsibility and stewardship as top priorities, the College instills values-based leadership practices in its graduates. In addition to recognition from U.S. News & World Report, dedication to the public good also earned the College of Business’s master’s program a number four ranking from Washington Monthly magazine.
“We are honored that our online MBA has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, a distinction that reflects our commitment to cultivating values-based leaders. At the College of Business,” says Matt Luth, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business. “This ranking, alongside our AACSB accreditation — held by fewer than 6% of business schools globally — affirms that we are preparing graduates to be bold leaders willing to take on difficult challenges with confidence, wisdom, and humility.”
For more information about the Valpo MBA program, visit valpo.edu/mba. Schools in the U.S. News & World Report list are ranked based on their success at meeting a wide variety of excellence indicators. For the full rankings list and detail on how rankings are achieved, click here. For other recent awards and recognitions earned by Valpo programs, click here.
