McGill ranked No. 1 among 'Large' universities in Maclean’s (Oct. 14, 2026)
Maclean’s published its annual rankings on Oct. 14, 2026: McGill placed first in the ‘Large’ universities category. This marks the 22nd consecutive year the university is first or tied for first. The 2026 edition adds four new indicators, including retention and graduation rates.
In Maclean’s 2026 rankings, McGill tops Canada’s ‘Large’ university group. The university led nationally on five performance indicators, notably all four Student Experience and Success metrics: retention rate, graduation rate, student‑faculty ratio and student awards. McGill has ranked first for student awards for 10 consecutive years and is first in library acquisitions for the 12th straight year. It also placed second nationally in faculty awards, research impact, library expenses and scholarships and bursaries. The ranking reflects changes in indicators used by Maclean’s for 2026.