The University of South Florida continues to rack up accolades as it moves toward its goal of becoming an institution associated with research and academic excellence.
Newly released rankings illustrate the path that USF is on. A focus on student success has helped USF jump eight spots in Washington Monthly’s 2019 ranking to #50 among public universities, the fifth prestigious national ranking to position USF in the top 50.
University rankings are based on a variety of factors, such as graduation and retention rates, output and reception of faculty research and awards, along with lower student debt and job placement. The university’s performance in these areas has helped USF attract high-achieving students and world-class faculty.
When it comes to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), USF continues to ascend the rankings, having climbed eleven slots since 2015. Listed at No. 38, the university is one of two Florida institutions to demonstrate such improvements during this timeframe.
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USF also ranks in the top 50 of each of the following rankings.
- Times Higher Education World University Ranking: Public-US (#38) – 2019
- Kiplinger Best Public College Value: In-State (#34) – 2019
- Top American Research Universities (TARU): Public-US (#26-50) -2019
TARU provides a ranking range rather than individual number. The university has also jumped 59 positions in Forbes America’s Top Colleges since 2015, now ranking #73 among public universities in 2019.
“With USF’s stature as a Preeminent Research University, we are dedicated to impactful global research and student success,” said Ralph Wilcox, provost and executive vice president in a statement.
When it comes to US News rankings, USF has also seen dramatic growth and has nearly cracked the top 100 among National Universities in the Best College rankings. It now ranks No. 104 for the 2020 rankings, a jump up from No. 124.
When it comes to social mobility rankings, USF ranks No. 11 according to U.S. News’ 2020 rankings. In this context, social mobility refers to the ability of economically disadvantaged students to finish college. USF has proven to be successful at enrolling and graduating a significant number of students from disadvantaged populations through Pell Grants and institutional policies that have helped it close the achievement gap.
