Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Maintains Strong #30 Rank on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 'Best Regional Universities' in the North
New Recognitions Highlight University's Value and Social Mobility Efforts
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û continues to excel in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings, securing its #30 position in the "Best Regional Universities" in the North category. This recognition places Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û among the top institutions in the region, acknowledging its consistent dedication to high-quality education and student success.
The University also earned a spot at #38 (tied) in the "Top Performers in Social Mobility" list, underscoring its commitment to supporting economically disadvantaged students in achieving academic success. This ranking reflects U.S. News' emphasis on outcome-based performance measures.
U.S. News & World Report Programmatic Achievements :
Undergraduate Engineering Programs: Ranked #236 - 286 (tied)
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's engineering programs stand out in a personalized liberal arts environment, offering benefits often found at large research institutions. Students gain hands-on experience with advanced labs, real-world projects, and industry-standard software. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's small class sizes allow close mentoring from Ph.D.-level faculty. Accredited by ABET, programs include General and Environmental Engineering, with opportunities for minors in Aeronautics, Mechanical, Robotics, and more. Information on the engineering program may be found at /academics/degrees-programs/engineering
Recent National Recognitions
In addition to the U.S. News honors, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û recently garnered recognition in several other prominent national rankings:
Wall Street Journal/ College Pulse 2025 Rankings: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û was ranked #217 out of 500 institutions overall and #209 for social mobility, further solidifying its reputation for fostering student success across diverse populations.
Colleges of Distinction: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û is a 10-year recipient of the Overall Colleges of Distinction, Catholic Colleges of Distinction, and Pennsylvania College of Distinction awards, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to student-centered and values-based learning.
Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide: The University was ranked #69 out of 604 in the Master's Universities category and #101 out of 388 for Best Bang for the Buck in the Northeast, reflecting its ability to provide high-quality, affordable education.
Collectively, the rankings and accolades reaffirm Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's role as a leader in higher education, committed to fostering academic excellence, social mobility, and mission-driven education. These national recognitions reflect the University's unwavering dedication to providing a transformative education that is both accessible and impactful.