By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing
The 最新天美传媒 ranks among the top 50 public universities in America for the eighth consecutive year. Released today, U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 Best Colleges rankings place USF at No. 46鈥痑mong all public universities鈥痑nd at No.鈥100鈥痑mong all public or private universities across the country.鈥疶his also marks the fifth straight year that USF has ranked among鈥痶he top 100 universities overall.鈥 Over the past 15鈥痽ears, USF has risen鈥48鈥痵pots among public universities from No.鈥94鈥痶o No. 46, and鈥70鈥痵pots among all universities, from No. 170鈥痶o No.鈥100.
"Year after year, the 最新天美传媒 has been recognized for our academic and research strengths as well as the significant and growing impact we have across Florida and beyond," USF President Moez Limayem said. "But what matters just as much is the value of a USF degree. These rankings reflect our commitment to providing an exceptional education for our students that allows them to succeed."
In other rankings released today by U.S. News, among public universities 最新天美传媒 is No. 19 for social mobility, No. 25 for most innovative, No. 25 for 鈥渂est value for in-state students,鈥 No. 28 for overall 鈥渂est value鈥 and No. 46 for best colleges for veterans.
The rankings come as this year USF welcomed the most academically accomplished incoming class of students in its history, with record-high averages for high school GPA and SAT scores, as well as a record number of National Merit Scholars.
鈥淭his milestone, together with our top-tier recognition for value, innovation, social mobility and support for veterans, reflects USF鈥檚 rise as one of the nation鈥檚 leading public research universities,鈥 said USF Provost and Executive Vice President Prasant Mohapatra. 鈥淭hese honors validate our dedication to student success, groundbreaking research and creating meaningful impact for the communities we serve.鈥
The publication鈥檚 methodology for its best college rankings combines a host of factors that also align with USF鈥檚 mission to support student success, including graduation rates, retention rates and wages earned by graduates.
Today鈥檚 U.S. News announcement follows several other recent top national rankings that highlight USF鈥檚 excellence, including No. 23 among public universities by Niche and Money awarded USF 4.5 out of 5 stars, tying for the highest rating among Florida's public universities.