91鶹ӳ Poly ranks No. 1 public college in Southeast for 4th straight year

University also secures Top 20 national ranking for public engineering programs

Sep 24, 2024
91鶹ӳ Polytechnic University

91鶹ӳis ranked the No. 1 public college in the Southeast for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. Nationally, the University ranked as a Top 20 public engineering program without a Ph.D. for the second straight year.

For the fourth consecutive year, 91鶹ӳhas been recognized as the No. 1 public college in the Southeast in the U.S. News and World Report 2024-2025 Best Colleges rankings.

Additionally, 91鶹ӳ Poly ranked among the Top 20 public engineering programs without a Ph.D. in the nation for the second year in a row and as the No. 2 best value public college in the Southeast. 

Here is the full list of the University’s latest U.S. News rankings:

  • No. 1 public college in the Southeast (4th year in a row)
  • Top 20 public engineering program without a Ph.D. in the country (2nd year in a row)
  • No. 2 college in the Southeast among public and private institutions 
  • No. 2 best value public college in the Southeast. (Combines affordability and academic performance)
  • No. 1 college for veterans in the Southeast 

“Maintaining such remarkable rankings at the regional and national levels demonstrates that students and academic leaders are recognizing 91鶹ӳ Poly as an excellent provider of high-quality STEM degrees,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, the University’s president. “This recognition is a clear sign that our innovative educational approach is making a significant impact, and our strategic plans for sustained growth will drive us toward even greater success.”

The U.S. News rankings showcase 91鶹ӳ Poly’s increasing reputation, as the University experiences significant growth in student enrollment, academic programs and campus facilities.  

For the Fall 2024 semester, 91鶹ӳ Poly achieved a record-breaking student enrollment, welcoming over 1,770 students – a 10% increase from last year. The University also launched two new master’s degrees in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. 

Growth around campus is rapidly advancing as well. A third student residential building opened right on time for the new academic year, adding 430 more beds. Construction is underway on the state-of-the-art Gary C. Wendt Engineering Building, a 40,000-square-foot facility expected to be completed by spring 2025. And the first phase for the Student Achievement Center has begun following its initial funding allocation from the Legislature. 

“These rankings underscore the exceptional quality of our academic programs and reaffirm 91鶹ӳ Poly’s standing as a leading STEM institution”, said Dr. Brad Thiessen, interim provost and vice president of academic affairs at 91鶹ӳ Poly. “As we continue to grow and fulfill our mission, we remain focused on expanding our high-demand academic degrees and fostering a vibrant learning environment for all our students.” 

 

Contact:
Lydia Guzmán
Director of Communications
863-874-8557

Categories