MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. News and World Report released it’s annual rankings of the best colleges and universities in the country on Tuesday, and several Minnesota schools received recognition.
The rankings weigh 17 criteria including graduation rates, financial resources, graduate earnings, peer assessment and student-to-faculty ratio.
The main categories for the rankings include national universities — which offer undergraduate majors in addition to master’s and Ph.D. programs — and liberal arts colleges. U.S News and World Report also released rankings for best universities in each region, best universities for veterans, and best value colleges.
Take a look at where Minnesota schools landed on the list.
Best national universities in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities was the top-performing national university in the state. It received a ranking of No. 54 and was ranked No. 23 in top public schools.
