Morrisville State College has made the grade again. The college has moved up 12 spots from last year to No. 21 among the Best Regional Colleges in the North in the U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2017issue, a publication renowned for its higher education rankings.
Morrisville State College remains at No. 12 in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2017 Best Collegesrankings.
The USNWR rankings are released annually and rely on data provided by universities to produce college rankings on a variety of factors reflecting academic quality. The rankings compare 1,800 public and private institutions across the country.
“Being recognized is a reflection of our commitment to delivering the highest-quality education to our students,” said Morrisville State College President David Rogers. “Our exceptional hands-on education in true-to-life facilities prepares our students to succeed in their careers and to leave their mark on the world.”
Morrisville joins other SUNY institutions which also made the grade in the USNWR rankings.
“The U.S. News & World Report rankings are a testament to the excellent programs and services provided by faculty and staff across SUNY, and a reminder to our current and future students that SUNY is dedicated to providing them with a highly valuable degree that will serve them well long after graduation,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. “Congratulations to Morrisville on this much-deserved recognition.”
According to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, regional colleges focus mainly on the undergraduate experience and offer a broad range of programs in liberal arts (which account for fewer than half of all bachelor’s degrees granted) and in fields such as business, nursing and education. They grant few graduate degrees. Because most of the colleges in the category draw heavily from nearby states, they are ranked by region.
Regional Universities and Regional Colleges are divided and ranked in four geographical groups: North, South, Midwest and West. Ranking methodologies vary by discipline.