MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College has made the grade again. The college has been ranked among the Best Regional Colleges in the North in the U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2016 issue, a publication renowned for its higher education rankings, climbing 10 spots in this year’s round of rankings to No. 33, from No. 43 (in 2015).
Morrisville State also gained two spots from its No. 14 ranking to No. 12 in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2016 Best Colleges rankings.
In addition, the college was ranked No. 25 in Best College for Veterans, Regional Colleges North.
The USNWR rankings are released annually and rely on data provided by universities to produce college rankings on a variety of factors reflecting academic quality.
“We strive to consistently deliver the highest-quality education to our students,” said Morrisville State College President David Rogers. “The rankings truly reflect the exceptional hands-on educational experience students receive which prepares them for rewarding careers and life beyond the classroom.”
Morrisville joins other SUNY institutions which also made the grade in the USNWR rankings.
“The State University of New York has historically offered students an affordable, accessible higher education that is second to none,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. “As we work to bring the benefits of a SUNY education to even more students through our Completion Agenda, we are proud to see so many of our colleges and universities recognized by U.S. News & World Report again this year.”
According to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, regional colleges focus mainly on the undergraduate experience and offer a broad range of programs in liberal arts (which account for fewer than half of all bachelor’s degrees granted) and in fields such as business, nursing and education. They grant few graduate degrees. Because most of the colleges in the category draw heavily from nearby states, they are ranked by region.
Regional Universities and Regional Colleges are divided and ranked in four geographical groups: North, South, Midwest and West. Ranking methodologies vary by discipline.
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Morrisville State College’s curricula are enriched with applied learning and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, the college is a national leader in technology and has been lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs.
The college was ranked among the Best Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2016 issue and was also recognized in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2016 Best Colleges rankings.