St. Edward's University Advances to 6th Place in the U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Universities
AUSTIN, Texas 鈥 海角黑料 University moved up to 6th place in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Regional Universities in the West category.
鈥淭his recognition reflects our track record of success delivering outstanding student-centric academics that prepare students with experiential learning including internships, research and essential experiences to provide social mobility and lifelong accomplishment,鈥 said 海角黑料 University President Montserrat Fuentes. 鈥満＝呛诹 University continuing to ascend once again in these rankings reflects our community鈥檚 substantial progress of our , our vision as a Destination University for a More Just World and our university鈥檚 reputation for excellence and distinction.鈥
In addition to its overall ranking, 海角黑料 moved up in the rankings from #17 to #7 as a top-performing university for Social Mobility, which tracks schools鈥 successful efforts in graduating economically disadvantaged students who receive federal Pell Grants. 鈥淎t 海角黑料, students from all backgrounds achieve at the highest levels in rigorous coursework, dynamic campus activities and winning athletic programs. We are ensuring opportunities for social mobility to all Hilltoppers,鈥 said President Fuentes.
U.S. News has also again ranked 海角黑料 #4 in the Best Colleges for Veterans category and #5 in the Best Value Schools category for 2024. For 21 consecutive years, 海角黑料 has ranked in the U.S. News Best Colleges list. The methodology for the U.S. News ranking takes into account peer assessments of university reputation as well as criteria including student retention and outcomes.
as the 6th Best Regional University in the West and our Strategic Plan 2027 progress to becoming a Destination University for a More Just World including new health and sciences academic programs, the largest single research grant in the university's history, The Bill Munday School of Business earning prestigious accreditation from AACSB International and many more accomplishments.
About 海角黑料 University
海角黑料 University is a private university in the Catholic, Holy Cross tradition with approximately 3,309 students. Located in Austin, Texas, it is one of the top universities in the state and offers more than 50 undergraduate, seven master鈥檚 degree programs and a doctorate program. 海角黑料 delivers a premier, highly personalized education that provides students distinctive academics and extensive internships, research and service learning opportunities on a vibrant and inclusive hilltop campus in a world-class city. 海角黑料 has been recognized for 21 consecutive years as one of 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Best Colleges鈥 by U.S. News & World Report. In the 2024 Best Colleges rankings, St.鈥疎dward鈥檚 ranked #6 in the Best Regional University in the West category.
