Rutgers-New Brunswick (T55), Stevens (T63), NJIT (T97) among 10 schools in Top 200
How long has Princeton University’s run as the No. 1 university in the country been? Consider this: The school’s incoming freshman class was starting second grade when it began.
For the 12th consecutive year, Princeton was ranked No. 1 in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report rankings, which were released Monday. (See the complete list here.)
And, while the school always humbly accepts the honor, others in New Jersey may find this year’s rankings worth shouting about.
Consider this:
A look at the New Jersey rankings:
No. 1: Princeton
No. 55 (tie): Rutgers University–New Brunswick
No. 83 (tie): Stevens Institute of Technology
No. 97 (tie): New Jersey Institute of Technology
No. 115 (tie): Rutgers-Newark
No. 127 (tie): Rutgers-Camden
No. 137 (tie): Seton Hall University
No. 182 (tie): Montclair State University
No. 182 (tie): Stockton University
No. 194 (tie): Rowan University
Four schools in New Jersey increased their standing: Rutgers-New Brunswick (up eight spots), NJIT (up six spots), Rutgers-Newark (up 12 spots) and Rutgers-Camden (up 21 spots).
Stockton was ranked in the national category for the first time.
U.S. News & World Report, considered the global authority in education rankings, said it evaluated 1,500 colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality.
Princeton said it was again honored to come out on top of all those evaluated.
“Princeton is committed to contributing to the world through teaching and research of unsurpassed quality,” the school said in a statement. “To do that, we strive to support a diverse community and offer financial aid that allows students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to graduate debt-free and impact the community and world around them.
“Of course, we appreciate when those efforts are recognized.”
The formula for the prestigious U.S. News & World Report college rankings:
NJIT, under new President Teik Lim, was thrilled the school has jumped 21 spots in the past two years.
“Joining the Top 100 in U.S. News’ National Universities rankings and ranking No. 42 among public colleges is significant and follows on the heels of being named the No. 1 public university in New Jersey and No. 28 in the nation by Forbes,” he said. “What’s most important is that the reason for NJIT’s rise in the rankings and its reputational growth is the success of our students and alumni in their academic and professional career pursuits.”
Stevens said the rankings represent the university’s efforts to continually improve.
“Over the last decade, Stevens has distinguished itself as a premier, student-centric, technological research university on a remarkable upward trajectory,” the school said in a statement. “Our continued recognition in the U.S. News rankings reflects our dedication to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students, whose innovative research and impactful achievements will change our world for the better.”
Schools are ranked separately by categories, including:
Drew University was the only New Jersey school ranked in the national liberal arts ranking, coming in at a tie for No. 111.
Here is the national Top 10:
No. 1: Princeton
No. 2: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
No. 3 (tie): Harvard University
No. 3 (tie): Stanford University
No. 3 (tie): Yale University
No. 6: University of Chicago
No. 7 (tie): Johns Hopkins University
No. 7 (tie): University of Pennsylvania
No. 9: California Institute of Technology
No. 10 (tie): Duke University
No. 10 (tie): Northwestern University
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