U.S. News ranks FIU amongst Top 50 public universities – once more | FIU News

The college continues to guide in two essential classes: No. 1 national ranking in social mobility (upward financial mobility) and No. 2 in international business, amongst public universities (No. 3 nationally).  

Among public universities, FIU additionally ranked No. 11 finest worth, No. 16 for innovation, and No. 45 for veterans.  

FIU President Jeanette M. Nuñez stated the outcomes replicate the college’s dedication to excellence and momentum.  

“FIU is on a clear path to becoming a Top 30 public university by 2030,” Nuñez stated. “We continue to lead in academics, research, student success, and upward economic mobility.”  

The U.S. News rankings are among the many most generally adopted measures of upper training efficiency within the nation. For many college students and households, the rankings present a benchmark for evaluating universities and making knowledgeable choices about the place to pursue a level.  

These rankings come on the heels of a sequence of accolades: 

• In Florida, FIU has been No. 1 for 3 years in a row in performance-based funding metrics that measure scholar success 
• Washington Monthly ranked FIU the No. 8 college within the nation  
• FIU was named No. 21 amongst Top Public Universities (No. 70 nationally) by Niche 
• Washington Monthly acknowledged FIU because the No. 1 “Best Bang for the Buck” within the Southeast  
• FIU is one in every of simply 21 establishments nationwide with each the Carnegie R1 designation for very excessive analysis exercise and the Opportunity Colleges & Universities designation  

The college has steadily superior in nationwide rankings in recent times, supported by rising commencement and retention charges, important good points for first-generation and Pell Grant college students, and continued progress in analysis exercise.  

“Rankings that evaluate universities from different perspectives consistently highlight FIU’s strength in academic quality, research, and student success,” stated FIU Provost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth M. Béjar. “The U.S. News rankings once again show that FIU is providing an outstanding education creating opportunities that change lives and demonstrating our return on investment.”