Newly released rankings exemplify the ±«Óătv’s trajectory and focus on student success and excellence in research. The university jumped eight spots in Washington Monthly’s 2019 ranking to #50 among public universities, the fifth prestigious national ranking to position ±«Óătv in the top 50.
It is now listed #38 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The 2019 edition proves tremendous growth for ±«Óătv as it has climbed eleven slots since 2015. The university is just one of two Florida institutions to demonstrate such improvements during this timeframe.
Other rankings in which ±«Óătv is listed in the top 50 include: THE World Reputation Ranking: Public-US (#38), Kiplinger Best Public College Value: In-State (#39), and Top American Research Universities (TARU): Public-US (#26-50). TARU provides a ranking range rather than individual number. The university has also seen remarkable gains in Forbes America’s Top Colleges. ±«Óătv has jumped 59 positions since 2015, now ranking #73 among public universities.
“Our rise in rankings is a testament to ±«Óătv’s commitment to research and academic excellence,” said Ralph Wilcox, provost and executive vice president. “With ±«Óătv’s stature as a Preeminent Research University, we are dedicated to impactful global research and student success.”
There are a variety of factors considered when calculating a university’s ranking, such as graduation and retention rates, output and reception of faculty research and awards, along with lower student debt and job placement. The culmination of these measurements demonstrate why ±«Óătv is a leader in attracting high-achieving students and world-class faculty.