‘Dream School’ book highlights for core curriculum, strong graduation rate
University is one of 75 institutions termed as ‘New Dream Schools’
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University is among the schools highlighted in the recently released book, “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You.”
‘Dream School’ book highlights for core curriculum, strong graduation rate
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Published
University is among the institutions spotlighted in “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You,” the recently released book by author and journalist Jeff Selingo.
Lauded for its core curriculum, Georgian-style architecture, and its combination of living and learning, Selingo writes those factors have “helped establish itself as a destination for students seeking a flagship university experience with a more intimate feel.”
According to information provided by the author, “Dream School” emphasizes institutions that have dynamic student experiences, strong outcomes, and accessible admissions. is one of 75 schools listed in the book as a “New Dream School.”
“ of Ohio maintains a size and scale that serves its 16,000 undergraduates well,” Selingo writes in the book.
Of “The Standout Factor” for the university, the book points to ’s strong graduation rate and for “outperforming most peer institutions in the Midwest for student completion.”
The university appears in the category header “Large .” Accessibility, affordable return on investment, better-than-expected outcomes, student engagement, job prospects, and value factors were taken into account to compile the 75 “New Dream Schools.”
Selingo, who also wrote “Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions” in 2020, surveyed more than 3,000 parents during research for “Dream School.”
In August, was one of 50 schools showcased by LinkedIn in its inaugural Top Colleges rankings. Also that month, the university was selected for the 2026 edition of the Princeton Review’s Top 391 Colleges.
“ University is committed to providing the best curricular and co-curricular experiences possible for our students,” President Gregory Crawford said. “Our student-centered approach creates a transformative learning environment that empowers, inspires, and creates future leaders in our world. It is with great pride that we consistently have one of the highest four-year graduation rates in the nation among public universities as we help set up our students for long-term success beyond their time at .”
Lauded for its core curriculum, Georgian-style architecture, and its combination of living and learning, Selingo writes those factors have “helped establish itself as a destination for students seeking a flagship university experience with a more intimate feel.”
According to information provided by the author, “Dream School” emphasizes institutions that have dynamic student experiences, strong outcomes, and accessible admissions. is one of 75 schools listed in the book as a “New Dream School.”
“ of Ohio maintains a size and scale that serves its 16,000 undergraduates well,” Selingo writes in the book.
Of “The Standout Factor” for the university, the book points to ’s strong graduation rate and for “outperforming most peer institutions in the Midwest for student completion.”
The university appears in the category header “Large .” Accessibility, affordable return on investment, better-than-expected outcomes, student engagement, job prospects, and value factors were taken into account to compile the 75 “New Dream Schools.”
Selingo, who also wrote “Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions” in 2020, surveyed more than 3,000 parents during research for “Dream School.”
In August, was one of 50 schools showcased by LinkedIn in its inaugural Top Colleges rankings. Also that month, the university was selected for the 2026 edition of the Princeton Review’s Top 391 Colleges.
“ University is committed to providing the best curricular and co-curricular experiences possible for our students,” President Gregory Crawford said. “Our student-centered approach creates a transformative learning environment that empowers, inspires, and creates future leaders in our world. It is with great pride that we consistently have one of the highest four-year graduation rates in the nation among public universities as we help set up our students for long-term success beyond their time at .”
Established in 1809, University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.