The University of Georgia (UGA) continues to stand as one of the best universities in the nation, according to rankings released by Forbes and The Princeton Review.
According to the rankings, UGA is ranked No. 19 nationally among public universities, up two spots from last year. In addition, UGA was ranked No. 13 among universities in the South, as well as No. 13 in the nation among best value public schools, No. 12 among best value public colleges without aid, No. 16 among all schools for internships, No. 11 for financial aid, and No. 9 for best alumni networks.
UGA also received a 4.5-out-of-5 stars ranking from Money magazine, which noted the impressive number of students and faculty who earn national awards each year.
“The University of Georgia’s impressive rankings by a host of national publications reflect the tremendous talent and hard work of our exceptional faculty, staff, and students,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “While individual rankings can fluctuate from year to year, UGA’s consistently strong performance across a wide range of criteria speaks to our position among the nation’s leading universities.”
More accolades
In May, UGA’s Jere W. Morehead Honors College was ranked No. 1 in the nation by College Transitions, publishers of the best-selling guide Colleges Worth Your Money. College Transitions identified three general characteristics — selectivity, benefits offered and program rigor — for which each honors program or college was scored.
The National Jurist ranked UGA’s School of Law as the nation’s best value in legal education for the fourth time in the last six years. And Financial Times rated Terry’s full-time MBA program the No. 1 value for the money worldwide.
“The University of Georgia’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service is reflected in our institution’s consistently high rankings as one of the nation’s best universities,” said S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. “Our university continues to make remarkable strides in providing a world-class learning environment for our students, advancing life-changing research, and serving the people of Georgia, our nation, and our world.”
In addition to the high academic rankings, Campus Advisor ranked UGA’s hometown, Athens, the best college town in America.
