ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is once again ranked among the best by the U.S. News & World Report. Released this week, the annual Best Colleges rankings include the top 207 liberal arts colleges in the nation.
Additionally, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is designated a “top performer in ,†ranking #56 among liberal arts schools in the nation.
The social mobility list highlights the colleges that U.S. News considers to be most successful in affecting the social mobility of its graduates by enrolling and graduating students who have been awarded Pell Grants. These federal grants are generally awarded to students whose adjusted gross family income is under $50,000.
At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, approximately 40 percent of students are Pell-eligible and 40 percent are the first in their families to attend college.
U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with the comparative merits of the undergraduate programs at America’s colleges and universities. The rankings offer detailed information of the institutions and data on factors such as graduation rates, graduate indebtedness and post-graduate earnings.
This national recognition underscores ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s commitment to empowering students from all backgrounds to succeed. By prioritizing access, resources, and support, the university continues to distinguish itself as a leader in social mobility, ensuring that every student has the foundation to thrive both at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and beyond.