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������ý has made a significant leap up in one of the nation’s most recognized college ranking lists. The University moved up 47 spots, from #85 to #38, in the in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges.”

Looking at public universities specifically, ������ý was ranked the #4 best value in the nation and the #1 best value in New York.

“I’m happy that we’ve made such a tremendous jump in one of the most prestigious lists in the nation – and even more happy about what this means for our students,” said President Harvey Stenger. “������ý students enjoy top-ranked academic programs with renowned faculty at a fraction of the cost of rival universities, and this ranking highlights that significant value.”

Outside of the “Best Value” category, the University also ranked high in the , maintaining its best-ever spot of #73. The University also remained among the top 50 public universities in the U.S., a distinction it has held for 20-plus years. This year, ������ý was ranked the #34 public in the nation.

U.S. News bases its Best Value Schools rankings on four factors:

• ratio of academic quality to cost (50%)
• number of students receiving need-based aid (20%)
• number of students receiving scholarships or grants (20%)
• average discount from the school’s total sticker price (10%)

“I’m thrilled to see that the value of a ������ý education is becoming even more recognized on the national level,” said Provost Donald Hall. “This ranking demonstrates that ������ý is an exceptional, and practical, option for students and families who are making that big decision.”

������ý also placed in U.S. News’ rankings of schools that are best for veterans (#42), social mobility (#82), nursing (#114); computer science (#126); business #94; engineering (#98) psychology (#79); and economics (#114).

������ý was also recently named to , and

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