National Recognition & Points of Distinction

U.S. News & World Report has recognized RMU as a regional university.

U.S. News & World Report named RMU the most diverse university in the Midwest.
U.S. News & World Report named RMU the most diverse university in the Midwest.

U.S. News & World Report ranked RMU in the top tier of regional universities.

Crain's Chicago Business ranked the Morris Graduate School of Management's incoming MBA students as having the fifth-highest grade point average.

Crain's Chicago Business ranked the Morris Graduate School of Management's incoming MBA students as having the fifth-highest grade point average.

The Washington Monthly recognized RMU as a top 20 university for retention.

Washington Monthly recognized RMU as a Top 20 university for retention.
USA Today recognized RMU for sustainability efforts.

USA Today recognized RMU for its sustainability efforts.

The Chronicle of Higher Education listed RMU’s graduation rate in the top 5 among private not-for-profit universities in Illinois.

The Chronicle of Higher Education listed RMU’s graduation rate in the top 5 among private not-for-profit universities in Illinois.
The Chicago Tribune named RMU one of the top 100 workplaces in Chicago.
The Chicago Tribune named RMU one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Chicago.
Colleges of Distinction recognized RMU for its commitment to engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes.

Colleges of Distinction recognized RMU for its commitment to engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes.
Guide to Military Friendly Schools includes RMU as a top school for veterans.

Guide to Military Friendly Schools includes RMU as a top school for veterans.
The U.S. Department of Education awarded a grant to the RMU Graduate School in recognition of its service to a diverse student population.

The U.S. Department of Education awarded a grant to RMU Graduate School in recognition of its service to a diverse student population.
The Institute for Clinical Social Work and Cardinal Stritch University are education partners with RMU.
The Institute for Clinical Social Work and Cardinal Stritch University are education partners with RMU.

The Institute for Clinical Social Work and Cardinal Stritch University are education partners with RMU.
A CISCO grant provides RMU students with the latest technology.

A CISCO grant provides RMU students with the latest technology.
ACHA Women’s Hockey finished third in the nation beating University of Massachusetts, University of Minnesota, University of Rhode Island, and University of Michigan in the tournament.

ACHA Women’s Hockey finished third in the nation beating University of Massachusetts, University of Minnesota, University of Rhode Island, and University of Michigan in the tournament.
The American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment had RMU as one of its initial signatories.

The American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment had RMU as one of its initial signatories.
The Metropolitan University Center of Chicago was founded by RMU.

The Metropolitan University Center of Chicago was founded by RMU.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education named RMU a leader in awarding degrees.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education named RMU a leader in awarding degrees.
As an NAIA member, RMU is a leader for creating athletic opportunities for students.

As an NAIA member, RMU is a leader for creating athletic opportunities for students.
Community College Week named RMU a leader in awarding degrees.

Community College Week named RMU a leader in awarding degrees.
Community College Week recognized RMU as a national leader for providing degrees to women in computer studies.

Community College Week recognized RMU as a national leader for providing degrees to women in computer studies.
The Illinois Network for Women in Higher Education recognized RMU as a leader in providing opportunities for women.

Network for Women in Higher Education recognized RMU as a leader in providing opportunities for women.
The Educational Policy Institute recognized RMU for its high graduation rate.

The Education Policy Institute recognized RMU for its high graduation rate.
Great Colleges for the Real World named RMU one of the top 200 colleges in the nation.

Great Colleges for the Real World named RMU one of the top 200 colleges in the nation.

The NAIA named Robert Morris University a "Five Star" institution for its emphasis on developing the character in its student athletes.

 

Students from 25 nations now attend Robert Morris University.
The village of Oak Park's Environment and Energy Commission recognized RMU's Eyrie Restaurant with a sustainability award.

 

Robert Morris University is a private, not-for-profit associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree-granting institution, accredited by the Higher learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604, 312.263.0456). RMU serves over 7000 students interested in getting an education that meets the demands of today's business, graphic arts, health care, culinary and technical world at its main campus in Chicago as well as at locations in Arlington Heights, DuPage, Elgin, Orland Park, Bensenville, Schaumburg, Springfield, Peoria and Lake County.