Ivy Tech Richmond has been recognized as one of the nation's highest-performing colleges and universities for student satisfaction, earning 4th place on the inaugural 2026 Student Voice Score® (SVS®) Honors List, released by higher education technology company EdSights.
The Student Voice Score Honors List recognizes the top-performing 20 percent of participating colleges and universities within each higher education sector, celebrating institutions that are setting the national standard for student experience and success.
The recognition comes as the newly released 2026 Student Voice Score Report found that student satisfaction has increased nationally for the third consecutive year, offering an encouraging counterpoint to many of the challenges facing higher education today.
At Ivy Tech Richmond, student success is at the heart of everything we do. Being recognized by our own students as one of the nation's leaders in student satisfaction is an incredible honor and a testament to the dedication, compassion, and commitment of our faculty, staff, and campus community. Every day, they go above and beyond to create a welcoming, supportive environment for our students. This recognition reinforces our mission and inspires us to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
– Steph Amos, Interim Chancellor, Ivy Tech Richmond
Key Findings from the 2026 Student Voice Score® Report
The 2026 Student Voice Score Report reflects feedback from more than 125,000 students attending 257 colleges and universities across the United States and found:
● Student satisfaction increased for the third consecutive year, with the national Student Voice Score rising from 15.0 in 2024 to 22.3 in 2025 and 30.0 in 2026.
● Students consistently report that supportive relationships with faculty and staff, a strong sense of belonging, and access to timely support services have the greatest influence on their overall college experience.
● Institutions that actively listen and respond to student feedback are outperforming peers on measures of student satisfaction and engagement.
● The report also identifies opportunities for continued improvement across higher education, including administrative communication, financial aid processes, campus services, and access to academic resources.
About the Student Voice Score®
The Student Voice Score® (SVS®) is the nation's first ongoing benchmark that captures student satisfaction directly from students and at scale. Developed by EdSights, the SVS provides colleges and universities with a standardized measure of the student experience while recognizing institutions that consistently earn exceptional feedback from their students.
At a moment when higher education is often thought of in the context of headlines about declining confidence and enrollment challenges, the Student Voice Score® tells a more nuanced story—students are telling us that many colleges and universities are delivering exceptional experiences. The institutions recognized on this year's Honors List have distinguished themselves by listening to students, responding to their needs, and creating environments where students can thrive. We're proud to recognize [Institution Name] as one of the nation's leaders in student satisfaction.
– Carolina Recchi, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of EdSights
About EdSights
EdSights partners with colleges and universities nationwide to improve student persistence, retention, and success through AI-powered student engagement. By proactively listening to students throughout the academic year, EdSights helps institutions identify emerging challenges, strengthen the student experience, and improve student outcomes at scale.
For more information, visit www.edsights.com.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ivy Tech serves more than 200,000 students annually and offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in more than 70 programs across Indiana. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is committed to providing affordable, high-quality education aligned with the needs of Indiana’s workforce.
