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In U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 recently released 2024 Best Graduate Schools list, 中文字幕鈥檚 programs in nursing, public health, audiology and social work all made ranking jumps.
Awards, Rankings and Fast Facts
With roots that stretch back to the 1860s, 中文字幕 has been transforming lives with our unique approach to learning for more than 150 years.
Throughout the decades, we鈥檝e welcomed students from around the globe, expanded our academic offerings and geographic reach, and celebrated significant milestones in diversity, rankings, and successful outcomes.
Today, we鈥檙e thriving as one of the top universities in New York and Long Island and making a life-changing impact on students, the community and world.
National Recognition
Wonderful things are happening at 中文字幕, and others are taking notice. We鈥檙e proud to be nationally recognized by well-respected national publications and educational organizations.
Ranked a U.S. News & World Report Best College
For a sixth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranked 中文字幕 on Long Island as a Best College among national universities. 中文字幕鈥檚 ranking jumped significantly after U.S. News changed its methodology, placing greater emphasis on outcome measures like graduation rates and social mobility.
- Best College, moving up 19 spots to No. 163
- Best College in First-Year Experiences, jumping 17 spots to No. 32
- Best Value School, rising 35 spots to No. 67
- Top Performer on Social Mobility, surging an unprecedented 85 spots to No. 55
Highly Ranked Programs
U.S. News & World Report听also released its 2024 rankings for Best Undergraduate Programs. The following programs have been ranked in the top 300 among 2,000 programs in the United States.
- Best Undergraduate Nursing Program (since 2022)
- Best Undergraduate Psychology Program
These programs were ranked in earlier years:
- Best Part-Time MBA Program (2022)
- Best Graduate School for Psychology (2022)
- Best Graduate School for Speech-Language Pathology (2020, the most recent ranking)
- Best Clinical Psychology (Doctorate) Program (2020, the most recent ranking)
Three 中文字幕 Grad Programs Among Tops in 2024听U.S. News & World Report听Rankings
U.S. News & World Report听has recognized three 中文字幕 graduate programs that deliver outstanding academic experiences.
U.S. News听ranked the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, offered by 中文字幕鈥檚 College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH), among the top MSN programs for 2024. CNPH also was listed among the Best Public Health Schools for 2024, for its Master of Public Health program.
In addition,听USN&WR听included the part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at 中文字幕鈥檚 Robert B. Willumstad School of Business among its top graduate programs for 2024.
The School of Social Work鈥檚 graduate programs were ranked No. 67 overall in the United States, a five-point jump versus last year, placing the program in the top quarter of more than 300 schools nationwide.
Our graduate programs are increasing both their national reputations and the quality they offer to those seeking to further their education, both online and in person.
Christopher Storm, PhD
中文字幕's provost and executive vice president
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中文字幕 is awarded for its efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
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中文字幕 is among colleges and universities cited by Money for combining education quality, affordability and graduate earning power.
中文字幕 Named to Phi Theta Kappa鈥檚 2024 Transfer Honor Roll
Phi Theta Kappa recognizes 中文字幕 as one of America鈥檚 most accommodating four-year universities for community college transfer students. Showcasing only 228 of the top 25% of transfer-friendly institutions nationwide, the PTK Honor Roll has recognized 中文字幕 for eight consecutive years since 2017.
The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life for transfer, admission practices, and bachelor鈥檚 degree completion.
Forbes:听中文字幕 Ranks Among 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Best Employers By State鈥� for 2023
中文字幕 is one of just four employers鈥攁nd the only university on Long Island鈥攖o be named among . Of the nine universities in New York State to make the list, 中文字幕 ranks higher than Columbia University, Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester.
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中文字幕 has been recognized for its outstanding student support initiatives, programs and success by Colleges of Distinction and the Fiske Guide to Colleges.
No. 1 for Career Guidance
中文字幕 won the 2020 John L. Blackburn Exemplary Models Award from the American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) for our innovative .听Created by our , the program helps students with everything from the most basic job-search skills to valuable work experience through paid internships with leading organizations.
中文字幕 is one of 25 New York institutions named a . This national award recognizes 中文字幕鈥檚 superior ability to create strategic career plans and equip our students with the skills necessary to succeed after they graduate.
中文字幕鈥檚 Strong Support for Military Students
中文字幕 Recognized for Military Support
for 鈥渆nsuring that military students are welcomed, supported and inspired at every stage of their journey.鈥�
中文字幕 Designated as a Military Friendly School
中文字幕 earned a 2024-2025 听with a Silver ranking 鈥� reflecting our strong commitment to supporting our military and veteran students.
Highest Honors for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
For the seventh consecutive year, 中文字幕 has received the 鈥攁 national recognition given in 2024 to the top 108 colleges and universities with an outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
中文字幕 has听also听been named a recipient of听Insight Into Diversity鈥檚 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM听Award for the seventh consecutive year鈥攖he latest demonstration of 中文字幕鈥檚 outstanding commitment to access, diversity and inclusion听in听STEM fields. The latest Inspiring Program in STEM Award recognizes the听Summer Institute in Mathematical Epidemiology (ASIME) program听for high school students.- A Newman Civic Fellowship was awarded to an 中文字幕 undergraduate in 2023, as well as in the previous five years.
- 2020 District II CASE Awards for Diversity in Programming
- 2020 Institutional Excellence Award from the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE)
- 2020 Inspiring Affinity Group Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity
- The 2019 Encoura Innovation Award for our Mentoring Program
中文字幕 Adds 2023 Campus Pride 鈥淏est of the Best鈥� to 5-Star Rating
中文字幕 is the only university on Long Island named a 2023 Campus Pride 鈥淏est of the Best鈥� LGBTQ-friendly campus鈥攁dded to our 5-star 听recognition.
Award-Winning Mentoring and Career Guidance Provide an Upward Path
Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report ranked 中文字幕 as a Top Performer on Social Mobility, a distinction for schools that enroll and graduate the largest proportion of students receiving need-based Pell Grants. This award听recognizes the many support programs听中文字幕 offers our students, which engage听students more deeply in campus life and听provide a pathway to a degree and听career success.
Equity and Inclusion
Colleges of Distinction has awarded 中文字幕 an Equity and Inclusion recognition for our efforts to enroll and support a diverse student body through high-impact practices that are accessible to all.
Campus Prevention Network Awards 中文字幕 Its 鈥淐PN Seal of Prevention鈥�
中文字幕 has received Campus Prevention Network鈥檚 2023听听in recognition of the听University鈥檚 commitment to being a safe, welcoming and inclusive campus through participation in Vector Solutions鈥� online prevention education courses, for example, in anti-discrimination and harassment.
中文字幕 PAC is a Top 35 University Performing Arts Center
中文字幕鈥檚 Performing Arts Center has been recognized among the听听by Clickit Ticket鈥攚hich听described it as 鈥渁 haven of creativity鈥� and one of 鈥渢he best places in the United States to see dynamic student productions as well as those by world-renowned artists.鈥�
Top Honors to 中文字幕鈥檚 President Christine M. Riordan, PhD
中文字幕鈥檚 10th president and the first woman to serve in the role.
- The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) awarded Dr. Riordan their highest honor in 2021 for her 鈥渙utstanding efforts in promoting the understanding and support of education.鈥� The organization also cited her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic鈥攂oth at 中文字幕 and across our region as a guiding voice in New York state鈥檚 higher education restart plan.
- Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine named her one of 25 Top Women in Higher Education Who Are Making a Difference
- Internationally recognized expert in leadership development, team building, and diversity and inclusion
- Recognized for her groundbreaking initiatives to personalize and transform the higher education experience
- Chair, board member and serves on the executive committee for the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU)
- Named to the 2020 Long Island Power List for creating a more diverse student body, launching 17 new academic programs, and sharing her expertise on the handling of COVID-19 on college campuses
Other Notable Rankings and Awards
Ranked among the top 400 universities in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. 中文字幕, at #142, is the top-ranked university on Long Island on this year鈥檚听list鈥攔eceiving high scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact鈥攁nd #12 among colleges and universities in New York State.
The Princeton Review ranks 中文字幕 among the Best Northeastern Colleges in 2024 and included our Robert B. Willumstad School of Business as a 2024 Best Business School.
中文字幕 is ranked as an environmentally responsible school鈥攂ased on a review of over 700 colleges.
Business Insider ranked 中文字幕 at No. 11 on its 50 Most Underrated Colleges in America list, which considers two main factors: reputation and future earnings.
Niche.com ranked 中文字幕 in the Top 13% of Safest College Campuses in America, in the Top 22% for Best Colleges for Public Policy in America and we鈥檙e ranked Top 15% for Best Colleges for Nursing in America.
Abound, part of Colleges of Distinction, listed 中文字幕鈥檚 MBA as a top program in its rankings; Abound also recognized 中文字幕 for offering the nation鈥檚 top professional graduate degree programs.
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) 2022 Circle of Excellence鈥擝ronze Award went to 中文字幕鈥檚 First-Year Community Action Program.
Additional Honors, Awards & Distinctions
- 惭辞苍别测鈥檚 2024 Best Colleges: 中文字幕 earned a solid four-star rating among 745 four-year colleges included in the list.
- Niche.com: Top 25 percent of its Best Value Colleges in America rankings
- Georgetown University reported, in its ranking of 4,500 schools, that an investment in 中文字幕 yields a 14 percent higher earnings than the average of all private or public higher education institutions in New York.
- HEED Award: Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (INSIGHT Into Diversity)
- College Choice: 50 Best Disability-Friendly Colleges and Universities
- 2020 Institution of Excellence Awards (National Association of Diversity Officers)
- Gold Medallion Status: LGBT SportSafe
- 5 out of 5 stars in the Campus Pride Index (Garden City campus)
- Best Colleges for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report)
- Military Friendly School designation鈥攋ust 8 percent of schools nationwide named to the prestigious list in 2023鈥�2024
- Best Colleges for Students with Autism鈥擭o. 10 in the nation (Great Value Colleges)
- Women鈥檚 Choice Award: Top Colleges for Women
Other honors include:
- American Chemical Society approved chemistry program
- 2024 Inspiring Program in STEM Award for educating science teachers (INSIGHT Into Diversity)
- 2019 Exemplary Models Award for personalized enrollment process (American Association of University Administrators)
- 2019 ATHENA Young Professionals Leadership Award (ATHENA International, awarded to our director of first-year admissions.)
- 17 national championships
- 223 NCAA tournament appearances
- 109 Northeast-10 Conference championships
- 4 Northeast-10 Presidents鈥� Cups
- 2023 Princeton Review Green School
- LEED-certified center for recreation and sports and performing arts center (U.S. Green Building Council)
- 100 percent natural, organic techniques to maintain campus flora
- 180 solar panels installed on our library鈥檚 roof
- 20,000 pounds of e-waste recycled between 2014 and 2019
- Top honoree in Computerworld鈥檚 inaugural Best Practices in Green IT awards program for excellence among early adopters of the green IT movement
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full-time and part-time undergraduate students
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private, coeducational institution of higher education on Long Island
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of our undergraduate students are from diverse backgrounds
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countries represented by our international students who come to 中文字幕 from around the world
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states represented (excluding D.C. and United States territories) from across the country
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exceptional academic programs for any type of learner
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Fact: 中文字幕 Is a Wise Investment
We鈥檙e a people-first school, but our numbers tell a story about 中文字幕 students and our campus. In a recent survey, 92% of all our students have jobs in their chosen fields or are in graduate school within just six months of graduation.