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September 13, 2021
U.S. News & World Report Unveils the 2022 Best U.S. Colleges Rankings
Photo: Princeton University. Image Credit: Emil Mondoa.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2021 — U.S. News & World Report has released the 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges. In its 37th year, the rankings evaluate more than 1,400 colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality.
“Students and faculty continue to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it’s through remote learning, mask-wearing, or vaccine requirements,” said Kim Castro, editor and chief content officer of U.S. News. “As communities work through these challenges, U.S. News is committed to providing information on the academic quality of institutions across the country, so prospective students and their families can make informed decisions throughout their college search.”
New in this year’s edition of the rankings is the Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs. U.S. News is publishing a brand-new ranking of more than 690 schools with Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree programs.
Princeton University is No. 1 among National Universities this year, and Williams College is the top school among National Liberal Arts Colleges. For Top Public Schools, the University of California—Los Angeles ranks No. 1 among National Universities. And the United States Naval Academy is No. 1 for Top Public Schools among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
• 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges
• National Universities - Top 3
- 1. Princeton University (NJ)
- 2. Columbia University (N.Y.) (tie)
- 2. Harvard University (M.A.) (tie)
- 2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (tie)
• National Liberal Arts Colleges - Top 3
- 1. Williams College (MA)
- 2. Amherst College (MA)
- 3. Swarthmore College (P.A.)
• Top Public Schools
• National Universities - Top 3
- 1. University of California—Los Angeles
- 2. University of California—Berkeley
- 3. University of Michigan—Ann Arbor
• National Liberal Arts Colleges - Top 3
- 1. United States Naval Academy (MD)
- 2. United States Military Academy (NY)
- 3. United States Air Force Academy (C.O.)
• Top Performers on Social Mobility
• National Universities - Top 3
- 1. University of California—Riverside
- 2. University of California—Irvine
- 3. Rutgers University—Newark (N.J.)
• National Liberal Arts Colleges - Top 3
- 1. Bennett College (NC)
- 2. Tougaloo College (MS)
- 3. Lake Forest College (I.L.)
Source: U.S. News & World Report
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