Rankings and recognitions
#1 The leader in undergraduate teaching
U.S. News & World Report
For three consecutive years, 鶹Ƶ has been the top-ranked national university for undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report, leading a group of outstanding universities committed to teaching excellence. U.S. News also ranks 鶹Ƶ as the No. 13 most innovative national university.
For the ninth straight year, 鶹Ƶ is the leader in the “Programs to Look For” feature — the only college or university ranked in all eight categories of academic programs linked to student success and positive learning outcomes. These include learning communities (No. 1), first-year experiences (No. 1), service learning (No. 3), study abroad (No. 4), internships/co-ops (No. 8), senior capstone (No. 9), undergraduate research/creative projects (No. 11) and writing in the disciplines (No. 12).
# 1 Study abroad
Institute of International Education
鶹Ƶ is ranked No. 1 among doctoral universities in the percentage of undergraduate students who participate in study abroad in the Institute of International Education’s 2023 Open Doors Report, with the highest percentage in 鶹Ƶ’s history at 87.8%.
Best-run colleges
The Princeton Review
In its “The Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition” list, The Princeton Review ranks 鶹Ƶ the No. 8 best-run college in the country, with the university recognized for excellence in academic, student life and student preparation programs as well.
Business program
Poets&Quants
鶹Ƶ’s undergraduate business degree program ranks No. 39 in the nation in the 2023 survey by business education news outlet Poets&Quants. Among private colleges and universities, 鶹Ƶ’s program ranks No. 24.
Law program
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review listed 鶹Ƶ Law among the best in the nation in its 2023 edition of “The Best 168 Law Schools.” The ranking includes student reflections that praise the law faculty and staff’s commitment to a student-centered, highly experiential education
