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��������ϲʹ������� University was once again named among the Best Regional Universities in the North in the 2021 edition of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.  The university was also lauded as a Best College for Veterans and a Best Value School. The exclusive rankings are available

��������ϲʹ������� is ranked No. 43 among Regional Universities in the North. In addition, ��������ϲʹ������� is ranked No. 20 among Regional Universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of the Best Colleges for Veterans and No. 22 in the region for Best Value Schools. The university moved up and achieved higher rankings in all three categories for 2021.

"��������ϲʹ�������’s consistent recognition among the best regional universities in the north by U.S. News and World Report is a testament to the university’s longstanding commitment to offering high-quality academic programs undergirded with the liberal arts that prepare students for the global marketplace,” said President Mary C. Finger. “The rankings also highlight the outstanding work of ��������ϲʹ�������’s faculty and staff in preparing students for their future endeavors.” 

Dr. Finger added, “��������ϲʹ�������’s accolade as a Best College for Veterans underscores the university’s efforts to provide our nation’s veterans with educational opportunities – a commitment that dates back to World War II when ��������ϲʹ������� accepted male veterans to attend classes at the then women’s school. ��������ϲʹ�������’s continuing support of veterans and their dependents is evident through the university’s participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which provides additional funds to veterans using the GI Bill^®, and our recently-established affinity group for ��������ϲʹ������� alumni veterans.”

“We are also pleased that ��������ϲʹ�������’s commitment to affordability is again being lauded by U.S. News & World Report,” Dr. Finger added. “Especially in these uncertain economic times, ��������ϲʹ������� is working to ensure that all academically talented students – regardless of their financial situation – are able to attain a ��������ϲʹ������� degree.”

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The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings represent the most comprehensive look at how schools stack up based on a set of 15 indicators of excellence, and help consumers evaluate and compare data compiled from more than 1,600 accredited four-year schools.  A complete summary of the methodology used to rank each school can be found