The U.S. News and World Report published its Best Colleges of 2014 rankings Tuesday, of which DePauw listed as No. 54 Best National Liberal Arts College for the second year in a row.
Falling close behind, Wabash College took No. 57 on the list. DePauw's peer institution Denison University scored above DePauw at No. 50, while Kenyon College took No. 32. Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. topped the list.
The report noted that class rank has become less of a factor in the college application process while standardized testing such as the ACT and SAT have become more valued.
U.S. News and World Report said in an article breaking down the rankings that the group uses the mission of each institution along with data from "each college on up to 16 indicators of academic excellence." The report also cited surveys and statistics submitted by the institutions as sources for its decisions.
DePauw was also mentioned on the list "A-Plus Schools for 'B' Students." The list included institutions at which U.S. News and World Report said high school students who received B-level grades could thrive.