Rankings & Facts

^#46 Public University

U.S. News & World Report

Top 50 in the Nation

��Ƶ is one of the Top 50 best public universities and Top 100 best national universities, which include both private and public institutions, according to the latest rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.

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Earning Our Spot at the Top

��Ƶ is a national powerhouse dedicated to academic excellence and delivering exceptional outcomes, offering significant returns for both students and the State of Florida.

��Ƶ consistently ranks among the top universities in the nation for student success and return on investment.

No. 8 Public University
Top 25 Public University

No. 1 in Florida

The Florida Board of Governors ranks ��Ƶ the #1 top-performing institution among the state’s 12 public universities under Florida’s performance-based metrics model. ��Ƶ has earned this distinction four years in a row.

This latest award builds on ��Ƶ’s recognition as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, an elite status awarded for excellence in research productivity and student success.

Research & Innovation

Carnegie R1 University

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education ranked ��Ƶ R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity after qualifying in the top 3% in research production among the nation’s 4,300 colleges and universities.

$1.4 Billion

Research Expenditures in the Last Five Years

$326 Million

Research Expenditures in FY 2024-2025

No. 18

Most Innovative Public Universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2027

Top 30

U.S. Utility Patents Granted, U.S. Public Universities

National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners Association

Upward Economic Mobility

��Ƶ is dedicated to the success of every student.

#1 Social Mobility, National Universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2026

#1 No Poverty, National Universities

THE Sustainability Impact Rankings, 2026

Top 50 Best Colleges for Veterans, Public Universities