Florida State University President Richard McCullough says the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings are the best in the school’s history and “affirm that we are moving in the right direction and inspire us to reach even greater heights.”
FSU rose to the No. 21 ranking for best public universities, up two spots from last year.
“Our rise in the rankings is a testament to the dedication of our students, faculty and staff,” McCullough said. “Achieving the highest overall ranking in our university’s history reflects our commitment to academic excellence, student success and impactful research. This recognition enhances our national reputation and strengthens the value of a degree from our institution.”
FSU was also tied No. 51 nationally in a category that includes both public and private schools. That ranking put FSU in the company of Case Western Reserve University, Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest University and William & Mary.
Six other Florida public universities also got recognition among the Top 100 public universities.
The University of Florida was ranked the highest, at No. 7. Also ranked were the University of South Florida at No. 43, Florida International University at No. 46, the University of Central Florida at No. 57, Florida A&M University at No. 92 and Florida Atlantic University at No. 100.
Several individual FSU degree programs received accolades in the new rankings as well.
“FSU maintained its No. 31 place among all undergraduate business programs at public schools on U.S. News’ 2026 Best Colleges Rankings list, and it improved its overall standing two places to No. 51. The College of Business’ Dr. William T. Hold/The Alliance’s Program in Risk Management and Insurance moved up two spots to No. 2 among the nation’s top public and private RMI programs,” the school said in a release.
“The college’s Real Estate Program checked in at No. 6 among publics and No. 9 overall, with the Dr. Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing earning the No. 18 spot among public universities and the Accounting Program moving up five spots to No. 20 among publics.”
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