The University of Louisville has experienced a significant boost in its national standings, jumping 16 spots in the 2025 谤补苍办颈苍驳蝉.听听
UofL also placed once again in the top 100 of public universities.
UofL鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was identified as a leader, ranking among the top 75, while听business undergraduate programs stood out among the best 100 programs for overall national rankings. Making the top 200 include UofL鈥檚 undergraduate programs in engineering, psychology and computer science.听听
As a Research 1 institution, UofL is at the forefront of driving innovation.
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The U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 ranking system is based on two pillars. Schools are categorized according to their mission, determined by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and 17 indicators of academic excellence, such as social mobility and graduation rates.听听
UofL鈥檚 scores increased in several categories, including average first-year retention rate up from 78% to 81%, an all-time high for the university.听听
UofL鈥檚 jump in overall national ranking was the second highest among its peer institutions, moving to No. 179.
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