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Georgian Court University Earns Top Recognition for Excellence, Affordability, and Online Programs

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Georgian Court University has been recognized by Research.com in several key 2026 rankings, earning distinction for academic quality, affordability, and strength in online and career-focused programs. The University received the following honors:

“We are truly proud to be recognized for the quality, affordability, and accessibility of our programs,” said Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., Interim President of Georgian Court University. “Every day, our faculty and staff help students pursue rewarding careers in education, healthcare, and beyond, all while receiving a rigorous and supportive learning experience that fits their lives.”

Research.com is a leading university ranking platform dedicated to helping students make informed decisions about their education. This recognition is part of Research.com’s newly released Best Colleges Rankings, which highlight America’s top colleges based on quality of education, popularity, and affordability.

The 2026 Research.com rankings were compiled through an extensive analysis of data from multiple trusted sources, including Peterson’s, IPEDS, and the College Scorecard. The methodology evaluates institutions across various degree types and regions, focusing on key factors such as overall academic quality, cost and affordability, student demand, and the time required to earn a degree.

Georgian Court’s inclusion in these rankings underscores the University’s ongoing dedication to academic excellence, accessible education, and student success, particularly in high-impact fields such as education and healthcare.

Students and families can explore Georgian Court University’s full Research.com profile at:

research.com/best-colleges/georgian-court-university

Aerial view of GCU.

About Georgian Court University

Georgian Court University is a leading regional university that provides a transformative education, preparing students for ethical leadership and service in the Catholic Mercy tradition. Founded in 1908 and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, the university has a historic special concern for women. In 2026, Newsweek named Georgian Court one of the top 50 colleges for women nationally in its inaugural America’s Best Colleges for Women rankings. The university is Central and South Jersey’s only Catholic university and offers a strong liberal arts core.

As a forward-thinking university that supports diversity and academic excellence, Georgian Court empowers more than 1,800 students of all faiths and backgrounds in 30+ undergraduate majors and 25+ graduate programs. The GCU Lions compete in 16 NCAA Division II sports in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). GCU has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for eight consecutive years, recognizing it as one of the most transfer-friendly institutions in the nation. High student retention and graduation rates make GCU a Top Performer on Social Mobility on U.S. News & World Report’s rankings, and in 2024, GCU was named one of the best Online Master’s Colleges in New Jersey.

The main campus is in Lakewood, New Jersey, on the picturesque former George Jay Gould estate, a National Historic Landmark. Georgian Court, which is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, also serves students through its Center for Professional Studies, and at other locations, including GCU at Brookdale, and through multiple online degree and certificate programs.