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杏吧原创 Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. 杏吧原创 improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the state and region.
杏吧原创 rose to Number 6 Top Public School in the Regional Colleges South category. The university also climbed to Number 22 in the overall Regional Colleges South category, further establishing its reputation for providing high-quality education that is accessible to students in 杏吧原创 and beyond.
鈥淥ur rise in these key categories is a direct result of the hard work and dedication
of our faculty, staff, and students, and we are thrilled to see our progress recognized
on a national stage.鈥� said 杏吧原创 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley.
Rankings Breakdown
杏吧原创鈥檚 leap in the rankings reflects a steady upward trajectory over the past few years. The university鈥檚 current standing at No. 22 in Regional Colleges South marks a jump from last year鈥檚 No. 34 ranking and an even more impressive rise from No. 48 two years ago. Similarly, 杏吧原创鈥檚 ranking at No. 6 in Top Public Schools 鈥� Regional Colleges South improves upon last year鈥檚 No. 7 placement and the No. 12 spot it held the previous year.
The report also highlighted 杏吧原创鈥檚 national rankings in key academic programs. The university earned recognition for its Business, Computer Science, and Nursing programs, showcasing its dedication to delivering excellence across a broad range of disciplines.
In addition, 杏吧原创 was ranked No. 58 in the Top Performers on Social Mobility category. This national distinction underscores 杏吧原创鈥檚 mission of promoting economic and social mobility for its students and the community.
鈥淥n campus, it鈥檚 easy to see how our mission of transforming lives and uplifting communities is playing out in the lives of our students,鈥� added Chancellor Riley. 鈥淚 have the luxury of hearing every day how they have earned top placement at graduate schools, landed internships in incredibly competitive industries, and taken up the charge to serve as leaders across the state. These rankings are so rewarding, because they are a confirmation that I鈥檓 not the only one hearing those stories, and that the positive impact we are making is being recognized across the country.
Data and Methodology
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on comprehensive data analysis across
a wide range of criteria, including graduation rates, social mobility, faculty resources,
and student retention, as explained in the Best Colleges .. The rankings are designed to provide prospective students with a clearer understanding
of each institution鈥檚 offerings and strengths.
The full rankings can be viewed on U.S. News & World Report鈥檚