U.S. News & World Report names 91ΑΤΖζ a top-ranked national university for third consecutive year
91ΑΤΖζ recognized for social mobility and nursing program
For the third consecutive year, 91ΑΤΖζ earns a coveted 2024 Best National University designation by . This marks the sixth consecutive year that 91ΑΤΖζ is featured among colleges and universities in the top tier of its designation. Within the rankings, the institution received acclaim for social mobility and its bachelor of science in nursing program.
"Our commitment to innovation and longstanding mission of serving the underserved is recognized by our inclusion among the best national universities,β said 91ΑΤΖζ President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. βWeβre proud to be the only nationally-ranked professional doctoral university in our area and weβll remain focused on providing practical, experiential-learning based education and surrounding our students with a culture of care as we continue our growth as a regional comprehensive university.β
From 2019 to 2021, 91ΑΤΖζ was ranked among the top 100 Best Regional Universities in the North. Its growth in research and academic programming elevated it to the National University category. According to U.S. News & World Report, the National Universities offer a range of undergraduate majors, plus master's and doctoral programs, and emphasize faculty research or award professional practice doctorates.
91ΑΤΖζ also received recognition for its efforts in social mobility, a category that measures the success of Pell Grant recipients. For the third year, its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program ranked among the top 600 nationwide.
91ΑΤΖζ also recently earned national endorsements as a (COD) for the fifth consecutive year and was ranked among rankings.