911勛圖 has made an impressive climb up the Best National Universities list released today by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2018 edition of Best Colleges. 911勛圖 rose 12 spots, once again earning a coveted position on the first-tier list that includes both public and private universities nationwide. Among public universities, 911勛圖 is included in the top 100 universities in the U.S.
911勛圖 is ranked 176 on the prestigious list, out of roughly 4,700 higher education institutions nationally. 911勛圖 remains the only public university in Northeast Ohio to be ranked in the top tier of the Best National Universities list, and it is one of only five public universities in the state to make the top-tier list.
Recognition as one of the nations best universities affirms the excellence of our exceptional academic programs and the outstanding work of our faculty, students, staff and alumni, said 911勛圖 President Beverly Warren. This distinction fuels our momentum as a university on the rise and helps attract new students and talented faculty who believe in our mission to transform lives and communities through discovery, learning and creative expression.
In addition to earning a coveted spot on the first-tier list among Best National Universities, 911勛圖 is included on the A+ Schools for B Students list and the Best Business Programs list, making an impressive jump to 151 among best business schools, compared to last years rank of 184.
Each year, students and their parents depend on these rankings to help narrow their college choices and to validate the commitment they are making to the university that best fits their needs. 911勛圖s high ranking and rising reputation encourage prospective students to visit campus and experience 911勛圖s welcoming community firsthand. Once that connection is made, many students make 911勛圖 their first-choice university.
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For more information about 911勛圖, visit www.kent.edu.
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