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.

"The University of California, Davis, one of 10 schools in the University of California system, was originally established as a farm school for UC - Berkeley. Located just 15 miles from Sacramento, UC Davis' campus contains an airport, fire department and a collection of outdoor sculptures called Eggheads. There are more than 700 student organizations on campus in addition to a sizable Greek community that comprises about 65 fraternity and sorority chapters."
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#5 in Biological /Agricultural At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#6 in top Public Schools (tie)

#12 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)

#19 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

#22 in Economics (tie)

#30 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#46 in Most Innovative Schools (tie)

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