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USF Hits All-Time High in 2026 U.S. News Rankings as Florida’s Results Diverge

The release spotlights USF’s value and mobility gains during a volatile year for Florida schools.

Cars speed past University of Florida entrance sign located at the intersection of University Avenue and Gale Lemerand Drive in Gainesville, Fla. (Azhalia Pottinger/Fresh Take Florida)
The J. Wayne Reitz Union at the University of Florida on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 in Gainesville, Fla. (Noah Lantor/Fresh Take Florida)
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Overview

  • USF reached No. 88 overall and No. 43 among public universities, its best-ever positions in U.S. News’ 2026 rankings.
  • U.S. News placed USF at No. 12 for best value among public universities, No. 17 for social mobility, No. 19 for innovation and No. 42 for best colleges for veterans.
  • FSU rose two spots to No. 21 among public universities, while state officials noted seven Florida publics in the Top 100.
  • Coverage differed on UF’s public ranking, with one report saying it held at No. 7 and another saying it slipped to No. 8.
  • Several Florida institutions fell in the overall standings, including FAMU down 17 places to No. 169, FGCU down 22 to No. 318 and New College down 13 to No. 135.