Nationally classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as one of 12 exclusively baccalaureate colleges that foster experiential learning and community engagement.

Among 109 schools named “with distinction” to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, recognizing volunteer service by Wartburg students

Ranked among the country’s top three chapters by Break Away alternative break organization, based on percentage of students who participate in service-related trips

Colleges of Distinction profiles Wartburg as one of only 34 colleges in the central U.S. region.

The Princeton Review ranks Wartburg among the "Best Midwestern Colleges."

Peterson's Top Colleges for Science lists Wartburg among 200 schools with outstanding programs in science and mathematics.

Barron’s Best Buys in College Education ranks Wartburg among 247 schools providing first-rate education at an affordable price

U.S.News & World Report includes Wartburg in its edition of America's Best Colleges.

InsideCollege includes Wartburg in its list of colleges that build moral character.