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USF Remains a Top University in Latest U.S. News Rankings

by Evan Elliot, USF News

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In the U.S. News & World Report 2026 undergraduate rankings released today, USF places in the top 3 percent for nursing and in the top 25 percent overall.

In the report, USF ranks:

  • No. 110 among national universities, in the top 25 percent
  • No. 59 for social mobility, in the top 15 percent
  • No. 90 for best value, in the top 50 percent
  • No. 130 for psychology, in the top 20 percent
  • No. 131 for business, in the top 25 percent
  • No. 154 for computer science, in the top 25 percent

In the undergraduate nursing category, USF ranks 22 out of 683 programs — in the top 3 percent nationwide.

USF also placed No. 167 in the Best College for Veterans category.

“I’m proud of USF's strong showing in this year’s U.S. News rankings, especially for best value and social mobility,” said Eileen Fung, provost and vice president of academic affairs. “At USF, we put life-changing education within reach.”

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