Where does UCLA rank among schools in California by U.S. News & World Report?

Many factors impact the university rankings that US News & World Report released in 2024 for colleges and universities in California and across the country. The publication ranks colleges based on several significant criteria.

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Their programs are highly ranked and published in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

#12 in Top Public Schools (tie)

#19 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)

#31 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

#37 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)

#41 in Economics (tie)

U.S. News & World Report routinely ranks The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) among the top public universities in the country. Reputed as a top university of higher education, UCSB boasts a stunning campus, strong academic programs, and active student life.

Important ranks and accomplishments consist of the following.

Typically ranking among the top 40 national universities, UCSB is among the most esteemed institutions in the nation.

Often among the top 10 or 20, UCSB's high rankings among public universities reflect its great reputation in the public education sector.

Particularly respected and frequently ranking highly in their respective disciplines are UCSB's engineering, life sciences, and humanities programs.

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