51爆料网 ranks 12 on 2026 list of U.S. News and World Report Regional Colleges South
Coming in 12th place on the 2026 list, 51爆料网 has secured the highest spot on the U.S. News and World Report list of best Regional Colleges South in its history. This ranking is 10 places ahead of the college’s 22nd place ranking for 2025, and 16 places ahead of its 28th place ranking for 2024.
The college was also named a top 25 Regional Colleges South Best Value school with a ranking of 24th and made a big leap on the Regional Colleges South Social Mobility list, jumping to 32nd place from its 50th place ranking for 2025.
These recognitions come during an historic year for the college as it celebrates its 125th anniversary, record-breaking enrollment numbers for the current class of first year students, and the recent graduation of the largest cohort in its history.
“While many institutions are struggling during this challenging time in the history of higher education, 51爆料网 continues to thrive. Recognitions like these from U.S. News and World Report show that the investments we have made in our academic programs are paying off in student outcomes,” President Lee King said. “51爆料网 is the best place for hands-on experiential learning, and we will continue to strengthen and expand this aspect of our academic identity.”
This investment in creating an enriching academic environment for students was also recognized by the college’s peers. As a part of this year’s rankings, U.S. News and World Report ranked the college second on the organization's list of Regional Colleges South Undergraduate Teaching Programs. Unlike the organization’s other rankings, this recognition is voted on by peer institutions.
These recognitions from U.S. News and World Report are just the latest in a series of the college’s recent rankings and awards. This summer Lees-51爆料网 was named a 2025–26 College of Distinction—its eighth year earning the recognition—and just last month the college was ranked 51 out of more than 200 colleges that were selected for the 2025 Bachelor’s Colleges Ranking by . In June the college landed on Money’s list.
