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FAMU Rises Again Among Top National Public Universities – U.S. News & World Report

September 13th, 2021 Andrew Skerritt News
FAMU Rises Again Among Top National Public Universities – U.S. News & World Report

FAMU moved from 117 to 104 among Top National Public Universities; 20th to 13th on the Social Mobility Index; Top Public HBCU for the third consecutive year.

Florida A&M University (FAMU) solidified its standing as the highest-ranked public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the third consecutive year as the University moved up 13 places to reach 104th in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Ranking of Top National Public Universities.

FAMU was ranked 117th in the 2021 ranking of National Public Universities.

In another major move forward, FAMU was ranked 13th on the Social Mobility Index, which attests to the University’s ability to transform the economic trajectory of its alumni and their families. 

President Robinson has made rising to be among the US News & World Report Top 100 National Public Universities a FAMU priority.

“Moving up 13 places is a testament to our focus on student success and the dedication of our faculty, staff and students to the tenets of our strategic plan, FAMU Rising,” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D.  “Our intentionality and teamwork allow us to focus acutely on opportunities and more effectively address challenges.” 

Under the University’s five-year strategic plan from 2017-2022, the University focused on student success outcomes, most notably in improved retention and six-year graduation rates, faculty research, top-class infrastructure, customer service excellence and other key areas. 

FAMU is ranked seventh among HBCUs, behind private institutions Spelman College, Howard University, Xavier University, Hampton University, Morehouse College and Tuskegee University.

Among the other highlights of the eagerly awaited and closely watched annual survey, FAMU moved up seven places to be ranked No. 13 in the U.S. News & World Report Social Mobility Index, a reflection of the six-year graduation rate of Pell grant eligible students.

President Robinson views the Social Mobility Index as the truest indicator of FAMU’s ability to alter the economic trajectory of individuals and families for generations.  FAMU ranks second among State University System institutions for social mobility behind Florida International University, which is ranked sixth.

“I am especially excited by our rise in the Social Mobility Index ranking because it reflects our 133-year commitment to transforming the lives of students regardless of their socioeconomic status or whether they are among the first in their family to attend college or are from a long line of Rattlers,” Robinson said.  “At FAMU, our faculty and staff recognize the promise in every student and understand society’s need for the contributions of our graduates.”

During the last year, breaking into the top 100 National Public Universities or “Marching to the Top 100” has been a priority for FAMU. It was the theme of a faculty and staff retreat this summer when President Robinson and other administrators stressed the need to improve since competing schools were not standing still.

“The rise in our rankings illustrates what we can do with a focused plan and improved investment, both of which are critical to our success. It is a statement about a joint effort between our Board and the President to establish and stick with key priorities,” FAMU Board of Trustees Chairman Kelvin Lawson said. “We want to continue to push the envelope and focus on ongoing improvement in our operating model as we continue our march to the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation.”

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