Fresno State Credit: Fresno State
September 7, 2026 – By BoNhia Lee – Washington Monthly ranked Fresno State No. 11 among all public and private schools nationwide, and No. 3 among universities in the West, for helping middle- and working-class students get ahead economically and become good citizens.
The Washington D.C.-based independent media organization published its 2026 Best Colleges for your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars ranking on Aug. 31, ranking 1,504 colleges and universities based on their contribution to the public good in four categories: access, affordability, outcomes and promoting public service…