Shippensburg University has been ranked as a top university in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s, ranking 100 on the Best Regional Universities in the North list.
In addition, SU was also ranked 27 on the Top Public Schools in the North list. The report, published by U.S. News & World Report, also recognized strategic growth for the university in core areas such as an increased graduation rate, decreases in student-to-faculty ratio, and increased SAT scores for incoming first-year students.
SU President Laurie Carter expressed her pleasure with the honor.
“We are delighted that Shippensburg University’s excellence is recognized in the U.S. News ranking mode,” she said.
According to U.S. News and World Report, the magazine’s ranking model uses “only thoroughly vetted academic data from our surveys and reliable third-party sources [when calculating] each ranking factor.”
“Although rankings cannot fully capture educational experiences and opportunities, the university’s demonstrated growth is a testament to the dedicated efforts of our faculty and staff to provide an unparalleled educational journey,” Carter added,
“It is rewarding to see Shippensburg University earn national prominence,” said Tom Ormond, provost and vice president for academic affairs.
He attributed the growth in the national ranking to the dedication of SU’s “outstanding faculty and the university’s deepening commitment to excellence and access.”
“We are proud that an increasing number of top-performing high school students recognize our passion and choose Ship for advancing their academic and personal growth,” Ormond said.
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