U of A Remains a Top Tier University in U.S. News "Best Colleges 2017" Ranking
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas remains a top-tier national university in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges 2017” edition, despite slipping slightly in the rankings.
The U of A is tied for 64th among public universities, down slightly from last year’s position, tied for 62nd. Among all universities and colleges, the publication ranks the U of A in an eight-way tie for 135th down from last year’s tie for 129th place.
“The ranking is a signal that the University of Arkansas must continue to improve to keep up, including its perceived place among the great public schools in this country,” said Chancellor Joe Steinmetz. “It also demonstrates the great importance of our current Campaign Arkansas – the funds we are able to raise for students and faculty in the coming years will make all the difference in the future of our university.”
The Sam Walton College of Business improved its rankings among public schools. Walton College is tied for 26th place, up from 27th place last year. Among all undergraduate business schools it remains at 43rd place.
The U of A did improve significantly in the category of “Best Colleges for Veterans” – jumping from 107th place to a tie for 90th. This follows a consistent campaign by the university to welcome veterans to campus by actively recruiting them and providing both financial and academic support.
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