U.S. News ranks New York, New Jersey, Connecticut colleges for 2025
- Princeton University is ranked number one among national universities, followed by Yale University at fifth.
- Cornell University and Columbia University are ranked 11th and 13th respectively, with New York University at 30th.
- The rankings are based on 17 key measures, indicating the competitive nature of higher education in the region.
The U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Colleges rankings, highlighting the performance of institutions in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Princeton University in New Jersey secured the top position among national universities, while Yale University in Connecticut ranked fifth. New York's Ivy League schools, including Cornell University and Columbia University, also performed well, with Cornell tied for 11th and Columbia tied for 13th. In addition to the Ivy League, New York University ranked 30th, sharing the spot with the University of Florida and the University of Texas-Austin. Among the State University of New York (SUNY) schools, Stony Brook University achieved the highest ranking at 58th. Notably, D'Youville University in Buffalo made significant strides, climbing 61 spots to 259th, while Dominican University New York improved by 40 spots to 329th. New Jersey's second-best institution, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, tied for 41st, and the University of Connecticut represented Connecticut at 70th. The rankings are determined by 17 key measures, which include retention and graduation rates, student-to-faculty ratios, earnings and debt, and standardized test scores. These rankings reflect the competitive landscape of higher education in the region, showcasing the strengths of Ivy League schools and other institutions. The results may influence prospective students' choices and highlight the ongoing efforts of universities to improve their standings in national rankings.