U.S. News & World Report Ranks Berkeley College among Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North and Top Regional Colleges/Universities for Social Mobility
Monday, September 18, 2023
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Photo Caption: U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berkeley College among its Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in its 2023-2024 edition of the Best Colleges survey. Berkeley College – New Jersey and Berkeley College – New York are also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North for Social Mobility.
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U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berkeley College among its Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in its 2023-2024 edition of the Best Colleges survey. Berkeley College – New Jersey and Berkeley College – New York are also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North for Social Mobility, assessing how well schools graduate economically disadvantaged students.
This is the fourth consecutive year U.S. News has recognized Berkeley College – New Jersey on the Best Colleges survey, and the second year it has recognized Berkeley College – New York.
Additionally, Berkeley College was recognized on the national list for Most Students Over Age 25 (No. 10 in New York and No. 17 in New Jersey); and on the regional lists for Campus Ethnic Diversity (No. 7 in New York and No. 33 in New Jersey); and Most International Students (No. 4 in New York).
The publication ranked 1,500 colleges and universities nationwide on 19 measures of academic quality, including graduation and retention rates; peer assessment; student-faculty ratio; class size; and others. To view the full methodology, click here.
Berkeley College – New Jersey was tied at No. 152-167 on the Best Regional Universities – North list, and rose from No. 86 in 2022 to No. 79 on the Best Regional Universities – North list for Social Mobility. In New Jersey, 15 institutions were acknowledged in the Best Regional Universities – North category, and 14 institutions were acknowledged in the category for Social Mobility.
Berkeley College – New York was ranked at No. 36 on the Best Regional Colleges – North list, and rose from No. 28 in 2022 to No. 18 on the Best Regional Colleges – North list for Social Mobility. In New York, 20 institutions were acknowledged in the Best Regional Colleges – North category, and 19 institutions were acknowledged in the category for Social Mobility.
The North region includes colleges from Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.
“This recognition by U.S. News & World Report speaks to the dedication of Berkeley College faculty and staff, and the College’s principles of academic excellence, practical career preparation, and support services that guide our students to successful careers,” said Diane Recinos, EdD, President of Berkeley College. “Berkeley College is also proud to be recognized for its commitment to social mobility, supporting students of all backgrounds in their pursuit of a college degree, which has the ability to change lives and elevate communities.”
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,600 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for 10 consecutive years. U.S. News & World Report ranked Berkeley College among its Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in its 2023-2024 edition of the Best Colleges survey. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North for Social Mobility. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
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