August 25, 2010

Regis University earns 16th consecutive top tier ranking by U.S. News & World Report

For the 16th consecutive year Regis University has earned a top tier ranking for best colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Regis University was ranked No. 28 in the Western United States in the Best Regional Universities category.

"Being consistently ranked as a top school by U.S. News & World Report reflects our commitment to academic excellence and our mission of educating men and women to be leaders in the services of others,” said Patricia Ladewig, vice president for academic affairs.  “We are pleased to be recognized as a top school in this annual ranking.”

Regional universities and colleges are ranked based on several measures of quality, including peer assessment, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and alumni giving.

Universities in the Best Regional Universities category provide a full range of undergraduate majors and master’s programs, but offer few, if any, doctoral programs.  Regis University currently offers doctorate degrees in physical therapy and pharmacy. 

The 572 universities in the Best Regional Universities category are ranked against their peer group in one of four geographic regions—North, South, Midwest and West.  Regis University is one of more than 100 schools in the West Region.