CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. (Sept. 9, 2024) – Thomas More University is recognized by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)/College Pulse Ranking as one of the 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. Thomas More ranks 251 among the top 500 colleges and universities in the country, the highest ranking achieved among all schools in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region and second highest among all Kentucky schools. This prestigious list was published on Sept. 5, 2024, by The Wall Street Journal and its research partners, College Pulse and Statista.

Thomas More University also achieves noteworthy rankings in subcategories of the 2025 WSJ/College Pulse list, including:

• Best Salaries: Thomas More ranks highest among all Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky schools and highest in Kentucky for best salaries, at 88. This ranking recognizes the impact of colleges or universities on graduates’ salaries in relation to the cost of attendance.

• Social Mobility: Thomas More ranks highest among all Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky schools and second in Kentucky for social mobility, at 104. This ranking rewards universities that take in the highest proportion of students from lower-income families, while also maintaining high graduation rates and having a positive impact on graduate salaries and minimizing the costs of attending college.

“The value of a Thomas More education is being recognized for not only what occurs in the classroom, but the ROI it brings to our graduates as they enter their careers,” says Thomas More University President Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D. “The ability to align the values of a strong, Catholic liberal arts education with salaries after graduation demonstrates that employers throughout the region and nationally are seeking our graduates because of their knowledge and ability to make an impact in their profession.”

The WSJ/College Pulse list ranks undergraduate institutions by the value they provide to their students, assessed based on the learning environment, years to pay off net price, degree completion rates, likelihood of higher salaries post-graduation, and diversity. Results are derived from official data from the U.S. Department of Education and the Census Bureau, along with a nationwide survey of 110,000 undergraduate students and recent alumni of the past five years. The survey covers topics like career preparation, learning opportunities, and campus life and is one of the largest ever independent surveys of verified college students in the U.S.

About Thomas More University

Founded in 1921, Thomas More University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, challenging students to Make It More. Deeply rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, this timeless foundation supports a transformative educational experience as students looking to Be More are guided in the pursuit of knowledge, ethical leadership, and the integration of faith and reason. Through the high-quality, liberal arts education provided at Thomas More, students examine the ultimate meaning of life, their place in the world, and their responsibility to others which leads to the ability to think critically and contribute meaningfully to the world. Serving more than 2,300 students, Thomas More takes its place as the premier Catholic university in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region, being named one of the 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal. 

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MEDIA CONTACT: Kristen Gallagher, director of communications & PR, gallagherk@thomasmore.edu, 859-344-3309