Niche.com previously reported that Andrews University was ranked as the #4 Christian college in the United States. The ranking organization has now published a statement acknowledging errors in its calculation, revising the University’s ranking to #19 among Christian colleges in the nation. 

October 24, 2024

CORRECTION: Revision to Niche.com Ranking

Niche.com previously reported that Andrews University was ranked as the #4 Christian college in the United States.

The ranking organization has now published a statement acknowledging errors in its calculation, revising the University’s ranking to #19 among Christian colleges in the nation. 

Niche.com stated in part: 

Niche has issued an updated release of its 2025 Best Colleges rankings after identifying a miscalculation that impacted the accuracy of some rankings and/or grades for institutions. 

The data bug at fault, which impacted how we factor in user reviews, has been fixed and the updated results are now available on Niche. The revised 2025 overall grade for Andrews University has remained the same and is A-. 

While your grade has remained the same, some of your highlights may have also been affected by this revised release. You can view all updated rankings and grades for your institution here. 

We sincerely apologize for the error and inconvenience it may cause.  

The state rankings provided by Niche.com remain the same. Within Michigan, Andrews University continues to be ranked No. 1 in four categories—diversity, small college, private university, and Christian college—according to the Niche.com website

Founded in 1874, Andrews University is a premier institution of higher education for the Seventh-day Adventist Church and offers approximately 100 areas of study, including advanced degrees. Its main campus is in Berrien Springs, Michigan, but the University also provides instruction at colleges and universities in more than 25 countries around the world. 


Jeff Boyd is director of the Office of University Communication.