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2025 Best Colleges Rankings


Top Rankings

U.S. News & World Report takes into account graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rates, alumni giving and peer assessment to rank the Best Colleges. See how the University of Central Â鶹´«Ã½ measures up against other universities in the nation.

The first ranking listed encompasses all universities. The second, denoted in parentheses, is their ranking among only public universities.

2023 Best Colleges Rankings
Rank Category
#12 Most Innovative University in the Nation (No. 5)
#36 Top Performers on Social Mobility (No. 29)
#39 Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs (No. 27)
#56 Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs (No. 16)
#61 Top Public Schools
#71 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (No. 41)
#79 Best Colleges for Veterans (No. 59)
#87 Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs (No. 49)
#114 Best Undergraduate Business Programs (No. 69)
#121 National Universities
#131 Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs (No. 75)
#151 Best Value Schools (No. 29)
#214 Best Undergraduate Economics Programs (No. 106)

2024 Best Graduate School Rankings

University of Central Â鶹´«Ã½ is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. The first ranking listed encompasses all universities. The second, denoted in parentheses, is their ranking among only public universities.

2023-24 Best Graduate School Rankings #60+
Rank Category
#67 Social Work (No. 38)
#69 Civil Engineering (No. 48)
#70 Computer Science (No. 40)
#70 Mechanical Engineering (No. 42)
#73 Best Engineering Schools (No. 45)
#77 Environmental Engineering (No. 50)
#87 Part-time MBA (No. 53)
#95 Physics* (No. 95)
#108 (No. 108)
#120 Biomedical Engineering (No. 79)
#119 Overall Chemistry*
#122 (No. 122)
#125 Overall Math*
#155 Earth Sciences*
#166 (No. 166)

* denotes last available ranking published by U.S. News and World Report.

Launching Space Innovation

Established in 1963 to provide talent to the burgeoning space industry at nearby Kennedy Space Center, Â鶹´«Ã½ has a legacy of providing a talent pipeline to help NASA reach its goals. Since then, our faculty researchers and alumni have led the way in space exploration — from exploring the possibilities of mining the moon to simulating Martian soil.
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2024 Best Online Programs Rankings

Â鶹´«Ã½’s online programs are ranked as some of the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings are based on the publication’s 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, which assess schools based on student engagement, online learning technologies and support, faculty credentials and training, and the program’s reputation among other universities.

Best Online Bachelors Degree - U.S. News & World Report 2024

A Top 10 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ is ranked No. 8 in Best Online Undergraduate Programs in the Nation. Using indicators of academic excellence, U.S. News & World Report ranks regionally accredited colleges and universities.

Best Online Bachelors Degree for Veterans - U.S. News & World Report 2024

A Top 10 Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans in 2024
U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Central Â鶹´«Ã½ as one of the best online bachelor’s degree programs that help veterans reduce the cost of school.

2024 Best Global Universities Rankings

U.S. News ranked universities around the world based on their academic research & reputation.

2024 Best Global Universities Rankings
Rank Category
#29 Optics
#92 Public, Environmental and Occupational Health
#94 Education and Educational Research
#98 Social Sciences and Public Health
#224 Computer Science
#231 Electrical Engineering
#240 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
#248 Civil Engineering
#247 Psychiatry/Psychology
#270 Engineering
#272 Economics and Business
#287 Materials Science
#345 Physics
#354 Mathematics
#400 Physical Chemistry
#432 Best Global Universities
#556 Clinical Medicine
#646 Chemistry
#674 Environment/Ecology

Arts & Culture
Top 20 Â鶹´«Ã½ Today Stories of 2024
From major accolades to campus updates, innovative research and expert insight on current events, here are the most-read stories of the year.
Science & Technology
Nation’s Second-highest Ranking Military Officer Visits Â鶹´«Ã½ to Explore Cutting-edge Research and Innovation
The tour included visits with the Institute for Simulation and Training, the College of Optics and Photonics and the Center of Excellence in Hypersonic and…
Science & Technology
Â鶹´«Ã½ Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Research and Student Education in Quantum Materials
Â鶹´«Ã½ and the University of Washington earned a Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials award from the U.S. National Science Foundation to expand participation…
Research
Have You Been Scammed Lately?
Scammers keep coming up with new tactics to gain access to our personal finances, especially when targeting older people. Researcher Nichole Lighthall tells us how…

Thirteen colleges. Unlimited possibilities.

At Â鶹´«Ã½, we offer an array of academic options for just about every interest. Check out our 245+ degree programs, award-winning faculty and groundbreaking research. You’ll quickly discover all there is to experience and learn at one of the nation’s most innovative universities.

Arts and Humanities
Business
Burnett Honors
Community Innovation and Education
Engineering and Computer Science
Health Professions and Sciences
Medicine
Nursing
Optics and Photonics
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Sciences
Graduate Studies
Undergraduate Studies