FAMU is again the highest-ranked public historically Black college and university (HBCU) in the nation, according to U.S News & World Report 2021 Best Colleges ranking of Top Public Universities.
FAMU came in at number 117 among Top Public Universities, up from No. 123 a year ago. The next highest ranked public HBCU came in at 136.
FAMU’s finished sixth in the state among public universities, head of Florida Atlantic University and University of North Florida who were both tied at number 136.
“Our rankings reflect the University’s commitment to student success and our motto “Excellence with Caring,”’ said President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., who has set a goal of elevating FAMU to one of the nation’s top 100 Public Universities. “Rankings are important barometers, but it is impossible to measure the hard work of everyone on our team and the impacts of our students throughout their careers,” he stated.
Among the Top 10 HBCUs, FAMU is tied for 7th with NC A&T. Spelman, Howard, Xavier (Louisiana), Tuskegee, Morehouse, and Hampton University, all privates, finished ahead of FAMU in the HBCU category.
FAMU Board of Trustees Chairman Kelvin Lawson said the rankings illustrate “what we can do with a focused plan and improved investment, both of which are critical to our success.”
FAMU Board of Trustees Chairman Kelvin Lawson said the rankings illustrate “what we can do with a focused plan and improved investment, both of which are critical to our success.”