From Penn State:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State ranks No. 8 among all public national universities in the U.S. News & World Report “2014 Best Colleges Rankings,” released today Sept. 10 — up five places from last years results.
In the overall “National Universities” category, which includes both public and private institutions, Penn State has risen to No. 37 overall, up nine places from last year. According to U.S. News methodology, schools in the “National Universities” category emphasize faculty research and offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus masters and Ph.D. programs.
“While Penn State’s ranking may have shifted partially based on U.S. News changes in methodology, our university consistently delivers the highest-quality education to our students and helps prepare them to succeed in their careers and in life beyond the classroom,” said University President Rodney Erickson. “We are proud of our students, faculty, staff and alumni, and their positive impact on the world speaks loudest and best for Penn State.”
In the Big Ten, Penn State ranks No. 2 among public nationals, and No. 3 in the overall nationals.
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