When quantifying the value and career development its students receive, Wabash College continues to rank as one of the best institutions nationally.
In its 2025 edition of its annual college guide, “The Best Value Colleges,” The Princeton Review rated Wabash second nationally for Best Schools for Internships, No. 5 for Best Alumni Network, and No. 40 in Best Value Colleges among private colleges and universities.
More than 650 colleges and universities were surveyed for The Princeton Review’s 2025 list. That Wabash was included 
among the 209 colleges spotlighted on the list indicates that the 183-year-old liberal arts school earned a high return on investment (ROI) rating and is among the top-third of institutions nationally.
“Wabash is a student-centered institution, and we focus our budgets to deliver a world-class education to young men regardless of their financial situation,” said Wabash President Scott E. Feller. “The reason we can do this – and why we’re a ‘Best Value College’ – is because of our nationally ranked alumni network. Over 40% of our alumni give to the Annual Fund – a streak of 12 straight years – and the depth of their philanthropic generosity makes a life-changing Wabash education truly affordable.”
The Princeton Review’s ROI rating scores are based on analysis of more than 40 data points largely derived from student surveys conducted in 2024–25, broadly covering three topics: academics, affordability, and career preparation.
Wabash rated highly in faculty accessibility and interest, receiving a score of 98 in both categories. The College also received an overall academic rating of 89 and a financial aid rating of 92; its return-on-investment rating was 92.
According to payscale.com, a Wabash degree alone can lead a graduate to expect a median starting salary of 
$77,400 with a mid-career median salary of $149,700.
“These ratings go hand-in-hand,” said Cassie Hagan, director of professional development and the Center for Innovation, Business, and Entrepreneurship. “Our Professional Development Team is focused on increasing the quality, quantity, and variety of internships available to our students. The alumni who host interns across industries and disciplines, open doors to internships within their organizations, and give to the funds that make these internships financially feasible are the not-so-secret ingredient. The Wabash alumni network earns its reputation by showing up for our students.”