FAMU also was ranked up the nation's top tier best "National Universities" for the first time, coming in at No. 207. More than 1,660
four-year colleges and universities were surveyed to determine the rankings.
“Our new rankings are indicative of the hard work and dedication of our students, faculty, staff and alumni,” said Interim President Larry Robinson. “Today’s announcement is further evidence of our success in achieving our goal to provide the nation’s best educational experience for our students.”
The University was also listed among the top 254 colleges in
the nation ranked by high school counselors (No. 177).
Ranking metrics include peer assessment score, high school
counselor assessment, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, class
size, student-faculty ratio, freshman in the top 10 percent of their class,
SAT/ACT scores, acceptance rate, financial resources, and alumni giving rate.
The data for the 2018 “Best Colleges” rankings were gathered
in spring and summer 2017.