The Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has once again been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the top MBA programs in the nation, earning a place on its “Best On-Campus MBA Programs” list for 2025.
This recognition places Lally among just 213 business schools nationwide featured in The Princeton Review’s annual guide, Best Business Schools for 2025, a distinction that reflects the school’s commitment to academic rigor, experiential learning, and student-centered career support.
“At Lally, we are committed to preparing business leaders who can harness innovation, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, data science, and digital transformation,” said Liad Wagman, Dean of the Lally School of Management. “Being named among the best MBA programs by The Princeton Review reflects the dedication of our faculty, the ambition of our students, and the impact of our alumni across industries. This recognition affirms our approach to provide business education that is both analytically grounded and future-focused.”
The Princeton Review based its rankings on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative metrics, including surveys of nearly 23,000 students across three years and detailed input from over 240 MBA programs nationwide. Students rated their programs on everything from the quality of faculty and academic experience to technology integration and campus life, while administrators reported data on curriculum design, faculty expertise, and student career outcomes.
In its online profile of Lally, The Princeton Review highlights the school’s collaborative academic environment and emphasis on real-world impact. Students praised Lally for its close-knit community, alumni connections, and for fostering a culture that bridges cutting-edge research with business innovation.
Lally is also proud to be among the select institutions featured on one of The Princeton Review’s specialized ranking lists: Most Competitive Students. This distinction reflects feedback from students who noted the academic rigor, intellectual ambition, and high standards that characterize the Lally experience. The ranking is based on responses regarding the competitiveness of classmates, the intensity of the workload, and the academic expectations students navigate—affirming Lally’s culture of excellence and commitment to preparing resilient, high-performing leaders.
For more details on the rankings and methodology, visit The Princeton Review website.
About the Lally School of Management
Located at the intersection of technology and business, the Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute prepares leaders who drive innovation and shape the future of business. With programs focused on analytics, finance, marketing, management, operations, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Lally empowers students to create value across sectors in a rapidly changing world.