Overview

• Princeton, MIT and Harvard retained the top three spots in the National Universities category in the Sept. 23 release.
• UC Berkeley was named the top public university, swapping places with UCLA in the overall standings.
• The University of Chicago rose to No. 6 as Caltech slipped to No. 11, and Northeastern advanced eight places to a tie at No. 46.
• Williams led national liberal arts colleges, while Spelman ranked No. 1 among HBCUs with Howard at No. 2.
• U.S. News evaluated more than 1,700 schools using up to 17 measures after minor methodology adjustments, and Patrick Henry College jumped 29 spots to a tie at No. 107.