College and University Rankings

College and university rankings evaluate institutions based on various factors like academic reputation, faculty quality, student satisfaction, graduation rates, research output, and resources. These rankings aim to provide prospective students and families with a sense of an institution’s overall standing, quality, and strengths. They are often published annually by organizations such as U.S. News & World Report or Times Higher Education. While helpful for comparison, rankings should be considered alongside personal priorities, as they may emphasize certain criteria over others. Ultimately, they offer a useful, but not definitive, snapshot of an institution’s reputation and performance.