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°®Ç鵺 has again been recognized as one of the top liberal arts and sciences institutions in the nation, achieving notable rankings across multiple collegiate guides and publications.

“These rankings are a testament to our dedicated faculty, staff and students, whose commitment to academic excellence, innovation and accessibility continues to elevate °®Ç鵺 as a leader in liberal arts and sciences education,” President Milton C. Moreland said.

The touted °®Ç鵺 as the #19 Best Value in the country in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category, affirming the College’s dedication to providing a high-quality education at an affordable price. °®Ç鵺’s focus on financial aid and outcomes ensures that students receive exceptional return on their investment.

Additionally, °®Ç鵺’s study abroad ranking improved to #22 nationwide — reflecting the College’s enriching global experiences. Study abroad continues to foster opportunities for students to broaden academic and cultural horizons through international study — an opportunity approximately 85% of students engage in during their time at °®Ç鵺.

In recognition of its dedication to innovative and impactful education, °®Ç鵺 was ranked #42 for Undergraduate Teaching and #38 for Most Innovative Schools among National Liberal Arts Colleges. These rankings underscore the college’s forward-thinking approach to pedagogy, along with its commitment to enhancing the student experience through creative academic offerings.

°®Ç鵺’s commitment to supporting students from their very first year was also recognized, with the College earning the #50 spot in the First-Year Experiences category. This reflects °®Ç鵺's strong emphasis on helping students transition into college life through mentorship, academic support and immersive experiences designed to set them up for success from day one. All °®Ç鵺 first-year students enroll in a Finding Your °®Ç鵺 (FYC) course, providing students with information and peer mentors to aid the college experience.

Overall, °®Ç鵺 was distinguished among the top liberal arts colleges nationwide, recognized at #59 — a top-tier national standing that reaffirms its commitment to strong faculty-student engagement and a transformative liberal arts education.

College Raptor “Hidden Gem”

Adding to this national recognition, leading college planning platform College Raptor recently named °®Ç鵺 a “” among America’s top colleges and universities, based on a combination of metrics like retention and graduation rates, student-to-faculty ratio, endowment per student and selectivity. °®Ç鵺 was also recognized by College Raptor as one of the top 25 schools in the Southeast and Division III athletics.