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Stanbridge® has devoted itself to excellence in everything we do. Beyond unrelenting academic growth, we seek out new ways to contribute to the community around us. The result is a growing list of awards our students can be forever proud of.
Stanbridge University is recognized in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as an Opportunity College, a distinction awarded to institutions that advance under-represented student access, strong career outcomes, and exceptional graduate earnings. Of the 2,994 classified colleges and universities nationwide, only 479 received this prestigious designation. This recognition underscores the university’s commitment to expanding equitable access and strong career outcomes.
Stanbridge University has been ranked among the top 5% of 4,600 colleges nationwide for 10-year return on investment (ROI) in the Ranking Colleges by ROI (2025) report by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, based on a comprehensive analysis of earnings data, tuition costs, and opportunity costs.
Stanbridge University's Orange County campus has been recognized as a 2024–2025 School of Excellence by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). This national honor is awarded to institutions that meet rigorous accreditation standards and demonstrate exceptional graduation and employment outcomes across all programs.
Stanbridge University’s undergraduate nursing programs have earned a #1 ranking from Niche.com in 2026. Stanbridge has been ranked among the top 10 for 9 consecutive years. This recognition in the Best Colleges for Nursing list reflects a comprehensive evaluation of academic quality, admissions standards, financial metrics, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education, alongside reviews from current students and alumni.
Stanbridge University's Vocational Nursing program at the Orange County and Los Angeles campus has been ranked first for 7 consecutive years in California by Nursingprocess.org. Nursingprocess.org ranked the 20 best LVN programs in California based on NCLEX-PN first-time pass rates, academic quality and affordability, and published reviews.
Stanbridge University is ranked #7 among the Best Small Colleges in California by Niche.com in 2026. This is the fourth consecutive year Stanbridge has been ranked among the top 10. This distinction is based on a detailed analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, complemented by reviews from students and alumni.
Stanbridge University is ranked 1 in the 2025 Safest Colleges in California by Niche.com. Since 2022, Stanbridge has been ranked among the top 5. The ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Top-ranked colleges offer a safe and healthy environment for little or no campus crime, drugs, or alcohol usage.
Stanbridge University has been recognized by Research.com with the 2024 Best Healthcare Degree Programs in America Award. The ranking is based on data from sources like IPEDS and College ScoreCard, evaluating program quality, affordability, popularity, and completion time, highlighting Stanbridge’s commitment to excellence in healthcare education.
Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation. They help companies around the world survey their employees, benchmark their results, identify gaps and improve their workplace culture. Great Place to Work is the only national recognition program based on a rigorous methodology and validated employee feedback. Stanbridge University has been granted certification by Great Place to Work from October 2019 - January 2027.
Investors in People is a standard for people management, offering accreditation to organizations that adhere to the Investors in People Standard. The current framework reflects the latest workplace trends, leading practices and employee conditions required to create outperforming teams.