For the 25th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" guide awarded ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà a No.1 ranking in the category of institutions that offer a full range of undergraduate programs as well as select master's programs in the Western part of the United States. The annual college rankings also recognized ÐÔ°®ÌìÌÃ's strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in the same category and region.
"ÐÔ°®ÌìÌÃ's faculty, staff, students, and alumni have contributed their talent and energy to build an educational community to be proud of and worthy of top recognition," said ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà President Danny Anderson. "By many measures – a record number of applications, one of the largest, most diverse and academically talented incoming class, and growing recognition of the University's reputation, ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà is a high quality institution with a vibrant network," Anderson added.
ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà was also recognized in a number of U.S. News' specialized lists, including:
- ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà was ranked No. 1 in the West where faculty has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
- ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà received a No. 2 ranking in the publication's best value category, "Great Schools, Great Prices."
- The University's engineering science program was ranked No. 25 among the nation's best schools where the highest degree offered is a bachelor's or master's.
- ÐÔ°®ÌìÌÃ's School of Business was named to the list of top undergraduate business programs in the country.
U.S. News & World Report's annual edition of "America's Best Colleges" is one of several publications and guidebooks that have consistently recognized ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà as a premier institution. Recently ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà was also recognized as a "Best Buy" in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2017, one of 45 public or private institutions recognized for excellence in cost, academic rating, and quality of student life. Additionally, ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà was included in the 2017 edition of Princeton Review's Best 379 Colleges, in the annual guide also listed ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà No.2 in the country in the category of "Best Science Lab Facilities."
ÐÔ°®ÌìÌÃ, one of the nation's top private undergraduate institutions, is known for its superior academic quality, personalized attention with outstanding faculty, exceptional resources, real-world preparation, and vibrant campus life. ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà is a community that encourages students to discover, grow, and become passionate, productive individuals. Located in historic, culturally rich San Antonio, ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà offers the most relevant education option for talented students today. For more information on ÐÔ°®ÌìÌÃ, visit www.trinity.edu.