º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø has been ranked the number one public college in the Southern region of the United States by . It is º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s first appearance on that list.
In its , U.S. News and World Report ranks º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø third among all top colleges in the Southern United States, including public and private.
The University was ranked nationally at number 26 among public engineering programs without a Ph.D. The ranking comes only a year after the University’s strong debut in the top of 40 public colleges in this category. Among nearly 240 public and private undergraduate engineering programs, º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø jumped 19 spots to number 53 from number 72 last year, showcasing the University’s booming progress in engineering education.
“Our outstanding showing in these rankings is evidence that º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø has matured into a dynamic provider of STEM education, on par with some of the most well-known institutions in the nation,â€� said Dr. Randy K. Avent, the University’s president. “Our academic programs, which provide a high-touch model with small classes and strong curricular experiences, continue to grow and provide a rich environment that fosters student development and success.â€�
º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø also was ranked among the best value schools – number 31 in the South and second in Florida. Its modest tuition, along with institutional financial aid and scholarship packages, are a strong draw for many talented students interested in an affordable, top-flight STEM education delivered in a small setting.
The U.S. News recognition is the latest in a series of recent national and regional rankings º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø has enjoyed. It also comes as the University experiences an academic year of significant growth. The fall 2021 class of incoming students is the largest in º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s history, growing 25% over the previous year.
“The University’s commitment to student success and our record of producing in-demand graduates ready to excel in high-tech, high-wage jobs is showing great results on the national stage,â€� said Dr. Ben Matthew Corpus, vice provost for enrollment at the University. “Students and families are increasingly savvy about top colleges that are affordable with in-demand disciplines. They are taking notice that º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø offers exceptional computer science and engineering degrees focused on helping them achieve an extraordinary career.â€�
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