U.S. News Best Colleges
Six NE10 Schools Ranked Among Top Regional Universities.
MANSFIELD, Mass. – Northeast-10 Conference institutions continue to provide outstanding education, diverse opportunities and unique collegiate experiences to their students, as evident in the recent release of the U.S. News & World Report's rankings of the 2021 Best Colleges.
The Conference had six institutions ranked in the Top Regional Universities – North category, three recognized in the Top National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings and two in the Top National Universities list. Overall, 11 of 14 NE10 institutions – a whopping 79-percent of all schools in the league – earned rankings, while all 14 appeared in at least one category of the U.S. News & World Report.
"The NE10 is thrilled with the diverse recognition that its member institutions have achieved in this year's U.S. News rankings," said NE10 Commissioner Julie Ruppert. "The Conference represents the very best in higher education, where our outstanding student-athletes have a myriad of academic opportunities in settings both public and private, as well as urban and rural."
The rankings are designed to help students worldwide compare the academic quality of more than 1,800 U.S.-based institutions. Across the board, NE10 schools have been recognized for their commitment to providing a strong foundation for the academic success of their students and ensuring a bright future ahead for their graduates.
"Our institutions are innovative and forward-thinking, and they continue to work tirelessly to provide the best undergraduate collegiate experience to students from all walks of life," said Ruppert. "We couldn't be happier with this public acknowledgement from U.S. News that our members are succeeding."
NATIONAL RANKINGS
Top National Universities (298 Schools)
#172 Adelphi
#213 Pace
Top Regional Universities – North Rankings (175 Schools)
#2 Bentley
#13 Le Moyne
#34 Assumption
#55 New Haven
#103 Saint Rose
#103 Southern Connecticut
Top National Liberal Arts Colleges (223 Schools)
#98 Stonehill
#105 Saint Anselm
#126 Saint Michael's
Top Business Programs (514 Schools)
#74 Bentley
#212 Pace
#244 Le Moyne
#278 Adelphi
#278 New Haven
Top Computer Science Programs (538 Schools)
#252 Pace
#274 New Haven
Top Engineering Programs (No Doctorate) (239 Schools)
#62 New Haven
#202 Southern New Hampshire
Top Nursing Programs (694 Schools)
#120 Pace
#251 Adelphi
#251 Le Moyne
#288 Saint Anselm
#388 Southern Connecticut
#492 Southern New Hampshire
Co-Ops/Internships (20 Schools)
#18 Bentley
Top Best Value Schools (191 Schools)
#84 Adelphi
Top Schools for Veterans (154 Schools)
#153 Adelphi
Top Schools for Social Mobility (391 Schools)
#95 Adelphi
#143 Pace
REGIONAL RANKINGS - NORTH
Top Best Value Schools (75 Schools)
#3 Le Moyne
#13 Bentley
#30 Assumption
Top Schools for Veterans (51 Schools)
#5 Le Moyne
#19 New Haven
Top Schools for Social Mobility (171 Schools)
#66 Saint Rose
#82 Le Moyne
#86 Southern Connecticut
#111 Franklin Pierce
#118 New Haven
#122 American International
#134 Assumption
#145 Bentley
#168 Southern New Hampshire
Most Innovative Schools (25 Schools)
#1 Southern New Hampshire
#7 Bentley
Top Public Schools (61 Schools)
#32 Southern Connecticut
Top Undergraduate Teaching Schools (33 Schools)
#3 Le Moyne
#24 Bentley
#24 Saint Rose
ABOUT THE NE10
The NE10 is an association of 14 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.
Each year, 4,500 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 24 sports, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.