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U.S. News and World Report Rankings also show Continued Leader in Social Mobility
Tuskegee University is being celebrated for its academic strategy and performance among its peers and has outpaced other HBCUs, private and regional universities while it continues to lead in social mobility in the south, according to rankings released by U.S. News and World Report.
The annual report issued Tuesday, shows that Tuskegee is making an impact as the No. 3 HBCU in the nation and top HBCU in Alabama. However, Tuskegee leads HBCUs and predominantly white institutions as the No. 7 Best Regional University in the South and the No. 5 Top Private School in the South.
“This is an exclamation point around all of the work we have been doing in the Renaissance Era. We are leading all HBCUs in the south and the highest ranking private HBCU in the south,” said Dr. Mark A. Brown, President and CEO. “Our Renaissance transformation means we provide a valuable education to those looking at HBCUs or other universities and set the pace for others across the state and the nation.
“As a top private school in the south, not just top HBCU, Tuskegee’s reputation for providing an education that will impact the world after graduation is confirmed,” he said. “Tuskegee is focused on preparing graduates for careers of their choice with the academic rigor along with practical skills through certifications and internships to ensure their success. The impact of social mobility for those who are the first to attend college, can have a financial effect for generations.”
Key Highlights from the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings:
- No. 3 HBCU in the nation
- No. 5 Top Private Schools
- No. 7 Regional Universities South
- No. 2 Top Performers in Social Mobility
- No. 7 Best Undergraduate Teaching
- No. 10 Most Innovative Schools
- No. 52 Best Value Schools
“Tuskegee University is still changing America where it matters most,” said Dr. Brown. “We are most impressed that we maintained outcomes while serving more students than some of our competitors. Said differently, to be ranked as high as we are while still accepting 30 percent or more of those who apply means we are doing the hard work in education for those who need it. That is how you create a viable middle class for America. That is how you change lives for the better. And, that is the purpose of Education and Training!”
U.S. News & World Report leverages a variety of indicators, including student outcomes, in its rankings. These rankings highlight the outstanding dedication of Tuskegee faculty and staff in developing and executing innovative student success programs, such as the Students’ First initiative. They also reflect our institution's unwavering commitment to enhancing academic programs that yield meaningful and measurable improvements in student achievement.
The U.S. News rankings are based on a thorough methodology that includes factors such as graduation and retention rates, social mobility, graduate indebtedness, and peer assessment. Tuskegee’s strong performance in these areas reflects its investment in faculty, resources, and student success.
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