Rank Your Way
Adjust how much conservative values matter to you. We blend US News 2026 rank with our data to produce a personalized ranking.
Your priorities
US News ranks schools by academic quality (graduation rates, retention, class size, etc.). We add our factors so you can boost schools that align with your values.
Weight US News (academics)70%
All US NewsAll our factors
Among conservative factors, how much does each matter?
Twitter bias35%
Institutional messaging lean
FEC balance25%
Employee donation split
Free speech25%
FIRE free speech score
DEI footprint15%
Lower = fewer DEI staff
US News methodology: How U.S. News Calculated the 2026 Rankings
| Adj. Rank | US News | School | Tier | Bias | FEC Rep% | FIRE | DEI |
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Adjusted rank is recalculated as you move the sliders. Lower US News rank = better academic quality; our factors add a boost for schools that match your values.