The University of Evansville (UE) has been recognized as one of College Raptor’s 2026 “Hidden Gem Colleges” in the Great Lakes Region. This is an honor given to schools that meet certain criteria, including academics, strong student outcomes, and a personalized learning experience.

College Raptor’s Hidden Gems list has been around for more than a decade, showing some love to colleges that might not always grab national headlines but deserve the recognition for the quality of education they offer.

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How Colleges Earn the Hidden Gem Title

To qualify to be an official Hidden Gem, schools usually have fewer than 7,000 undergraduates, accept more than 10 percent of applicants, and receive fewer than 5,000 application

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