TACOMA, Wash. - The University of Puget Sound has been honored once again for its academic excellence, securing a spot among the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The university claimed the #95 spot in a highly competitive category among universities nationwide. Puget Sound was also recognized as a “Best Value School” moving up three spots to #81.
“This honor affirms Puget Sound's commitment to academic excellence and our outstanding undergraduate experience. Our continued recognition highlights the dedication of our faculty, staff, and exceptional students,” said President Isiaah Crawford. “While rankings are just one measure of success, they reflect our dedication to our mission to provide an education that prepares graduates to lead and innovate. We remain excited to push boundaries and foster a vibrant intellectual environment for our students.”
The U.S. News & World Report’s college guide is one of the most widely used and recognized college-ranking publications. Its annual rankings are based on 17 measures of academic quality, including but not limited to academic reputation, retention, graduation rate, faculty resources (including class size), student selectivity, and financial resources. Puget Sound is well-known for its academic rigor, regularly being named a top producer of Fulbright students. Recently, Puget Sound was named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates by The Princeton Review and one of the best colleges in America and Washington State by Colleges of Distinction.
