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U.S. News Ranks USF a Top University — And a Good Value

by Evan Elliot, USF News

In the U.S. News & World Report 2027 undergraduate rankings released today, the University of San Francisco places in the top 3 percent for nursing and in the top 30 percent overall.

In the report, USF ranks:

  • No. 116 among national universities, in the top 30 percent of the category
  • No. 96 for social mobility, in the top 25 percent
  • No. 66 for best value schools, in the top 35 percent and a rise of 24 spots
  • No. 55 for undergraduate engineering, in the top 20 percent
  • No. 129 for business, in the top 25 percent
  • No. 143 for psychology, in the top 25 percent
  • No. 155 for computer science, in the top 30 percent

In the undergraduate nursing category, USF ranks 19 out of 669 programs — in the top 3 percent nationwide.

USF also placed No. 167 in the Best College for Veterans category and No. 62 in the Top Private Colleges category, new this year.

“It's incredibly meaningful to see USF recognized for social mobility and best value," said Eileen Fung, provost and vice president of academic affairs. “It reflects who we are as a university, a place where a life-changing education is truly within reach for our students.”