UC San Diego Named No. 3 Best Public College by Forbes | UCSD ranking
ArticleContentTheUniversityofCaliforniaSanDiegohasbeenrankedthirdamongthenation’stoppubliccolleges,accordingtotheForbes2021listofAmerica’sTopColleges[1].UCSanDiegowasNo.15outofthecompletelistof600four-yearprivateandpubliccollegesinthecountry. Aftersuspendingtheannualrankingin2020,Forbeshasreturnedwitharevampedmethodologythatdigsdeeperintomeasuresofaccessibility.Thepublicationassesseduniversitiesbasedonacademicsuccess,studentdebt,retentionrateandgraduationrate,amongotherfactors.Notably,thera...
Article ContentThe University of California San Diego has been ranked third among the nation’s top public colleges, according to the Forbes 2021 list of America’s Top Colleges[1]. UC San Diego was No. 15 out of the complete list of 600 four-year private and public colleges in the country.
After suspending the annual ranking in 2020, Forbes has returned with a revamped methodology that digs deeper into measures of accessibility. The publication assessed universities based on academic success, student debt, retention rate and graduation rate, among other factors. Notably, the ranking took into consideration diverse populations such as those receiving federal Pell Grants, as well as undergraduates who come from low- and moderate-income backgrounds.
“At UC San Diego, each and every student has the opportunity, tools and support to pursue their academic passions and create lasting impact,” said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “Being recognized as one of...