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

The 2008 Princeton Review ranks Wartburg among the 189 best colleges in the Midwestern Region.

Peterson's Top Colleges for Science lists Wartburg among 200 top colleges for four-year programs in biological, geological, mathematical, and physical sciences.

Peterson's Competitive Colleges includes Wartburg on its list of top colleges for top students.

U.S.News & World Report includes Wartburg in its 2008 edition of America's Best Colleges.

Barron's Best Buys in College Education lists Wartburg as one of some 247 colleges offering the best value for the student's dollar.

President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll recognizes Wartburg with distinction from the highest levels of government in helping to build a culture of service and civic engagement.