US EditionHow Did DC Colleges Score on the 2026 U.S. News and World Report College Rankings?
U.S. News & World Report ranked nearly 1,700 colleges using 17 academic metrics, highlighting top national universities and specialized categories including social mobility and historically Black colleges.
- Tuesday, U.S. News & World Report announced the 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 colleges using 17 academic quality metrics.
- This year, U.S. News adjusted its methodology using up to 17 measures for National Universities and small data adjustments for admissions and cohort representation, U.S. News reported.
- Princeton University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University remain the top three national universities, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison ranked #36, up three spots from last year.
- Serving as a guide for prospective students and their families, the 2026 edition includes best value schools, most innovative colleges and top performers on social mobility.
- LaMont Jones noted that institutions can register for a webinar on October 9 to learn about updates to the ranking methodology, which now include adjustments reflecting student credit hours and cohort minimums.
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Daily PressHere’s how Virginia colleges rank on the U.S. News & World Report of best schools
The 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings were released Tuesday, including its list of best national universities. The report evaluates over 1,700 institutions in the United States, and looks at factors such as graduation rates and post-graduation outcomes. Out of the 15 Virginia universities included in this ranking, the University of Virginia led the state at No. 26, with Virginia Tech and William & Mary trailing close behind ti…
Here Are The Top Colleges, Public Universities And HBCUs Of 2026—Including Spelman, Howard And More
U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings of the top universities and colleges in the US on Tuesday. It has evaluated nearly 1,700 institutions using 17 measures of academic quality in order to rank the best colleges of 2026. “For over four decades, Best Colleges has served as a trusted and data-backed resource for students and families navigating the complex college search process,” LaMont Jones, the managing editor for Education at…
Top college rankings hold steady despite a changing federal funding landscape
As the fall semester gets underway, the release of the 2026 U.S. News Best College Rankings offers a snapshot of where nearly 1,700 schools stand in an era of shifting federal support. Some colleges and universities are navigating budget cuts and frozen aid under the Trump administration, raising questions about whether money troubles might influence reputations. A benchmark for students and families For decades, the rankings have been a benchma…
These Mass. colleges are among the top 100 best institutions in the country, US News says
Following Princeton University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University topped the list of the 2026 U.S. News and World Report national universities rankings.
ODU ranked among nation's best colleges for 8th straight year
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Old Dominion University has been recognized among some of the nation's best in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, marking the eighth year in a row they've received this honor. ODU was placed in the top 30% of national universities and one of eight institutions ranked as a top public school in Virginia. The nursing program at ODU raised an additional 31 spots to place fifth in Virginia, while the under…
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