ΖσΆμΜεΣύΦ±²₯ Moves Up in U.S. News Best Colleges Rankingβ―Μύ
ΖσΆμΜεΣύΦ±²₯ University has once again been ranked in the upper tier among the best universities in the South by 2025 U.S. News and World Reportβs Best Colleges.β―Μύ
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This year ΖσΆμΜεΣύΦ±²₯ was ranked #29, up two spots from last year, in βRegional Universities (South)β category, which includes both public and private universities.β―Μύ
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In addition to the main ranking, ΖσΆμΜεΣύΦ±²₯ reappears as number six in the top 55 βBest Value Schoolsβ ranking. To determine which colleges met the βBest Value Schoolsβ criteria, academic quality and cost were both considered.ΜύΜύ
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βI am proud to see ΖσΆμΜεΣύΦ±²₯ Universityβs continued recognition in U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings, especially with our rise among Regional Universities in the South and among Best Value Schools,β said Elizabeth Pace, director of undergraduate admissions. βThese achievements reflect our commitment to academic excellence and affordability.”β―Μύ
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ΖσΆμΜεΣύΦ±²₯ also reappears in two other specialty rankings: βTop Performers on Social Mobility,β and βBachelor of Science in Nursing Programs.ββ―Μύ
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The βTop Performers on Social Mobilityβ criteria assessed a schoolβs graduation rate of economically disadvantaged students. The ranking factors were accumulated by assessing graduation rates of Pell-awarded students and, for the National Universities ranking only, first-generation students.β―Μύ
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The criteria for βBachelor of Science in Nursing Programsβ listing considered institutions with a baccalaureate-level program accredited either by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The schools were ranked based on the peer-assessed quality of the programs.β―Μύ
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βΖσΆμΜεΣύΦ±²₯ has enjoyed a steady rise in these very popular rankings,β said ΖσΆμΜεΣύΦ±²₯ President Dr. Paul Conn.β―βIt validates what lots of students and their families already know β that we offer a top-notch education, in a terrific environment, at a competitive price.βΜύ
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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 Americaβs colleges and universities. The rankings offer detailed information of the institutions and data on factors such as outcome measures β including graduation rates, graduate indebtedness and post-graduate earnings.β―Μύ
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Founded in 1933, U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders, and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting communities and individual lives. A multifaceted digital media company, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice, and U.S. News Live events.β―β―Μύ
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For more information and a full list of the rankings, visit .β―Μύ
