FORT PIERCE — Indian River State College (The River) has been recognized on Newsweek’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026 list, a national ranking of institutions with outstanding commitment to women’s educational and professional achievement.

Newsweek created this report by collaborating with Gender Fair. The evaluation process examined four critical categories important to prospective female students and their families when selecting a college: leadership, pay and policies, safety, and opportunity.

Newsweek’s website explains that this ranking aims to serve as a valuable tool to help prospective students and their families make informed decisions. The featured schools demonstrate strides in fostering women’s advancement, ensuring that women have access to the resources, support and opportunities they need to excel.

To learn more about the complete rankings and evaluation criteria for America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026, readers can visit https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-colleges-for-women-2026.

To learn more about Indian River State College, visit https://irsc.edu/