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U.S. News & World Report assessed 1,452 U.S. bachelor's degree-granting institutions on 17 measures of academic quality.
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? No. 55 in Undergraduate Teaching. 91% of uedbet体育官网’s full-time faculty have terminal degrees in their fields and 100% of classes and labs are taught by professors. There are no graduate or teaching assistants here.
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? No. 92 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. These colleges are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded Pell Grants.
“We know rankings don’t tell the whole story,” said Barnds. “But they do help students, families, and stakeholders get a clearer picture of values. We’re thrilled to see these numbers reflecting our efforts, and we are energized by the opportunities they present.”
Current high school seniors and transfer students interested in applying can find resources online. Access and affordability are at the forefront of the admissions process, and student can learn about financial aid.