Florida’s Top Universities Were Just Revealed. Here’s How They Ranked

Florida nets perfect 10 in higher ed

(The Center Square) – For the 10th year in a row, Florida has topped a U.S. News & World Report list of states with the best higher education.

Florida’s top universities were just revealed. Here’s how they ranked

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 ranking of the best universities in the nation.The news comes as the state of Florida received the outlet’s top ranking for higher education, drawing out a reaction from Gov. Ron DeSantis.“Florida has held the No. 1 spot in higher education for 10 years in a row, and we have much more to do,” DeSantis said. “Florida’s public universities offer the lowest in-state tuition in the country, allowing stu…

Florida university presidents converge on UF as DeSantis touts state's work in higher education

The governor's comments come in the wake of the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, which saw seven Florida schools ranked in the top 100.

Florida leaders celebrate higher ed rankings success while touting low tuition, anti-DEI policies

Florida leaders spoke at the University of Florida to highlight seven of Florida’s public universities being recognized in the Top 100 of U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings. Gov. Ron DeSantis, State University System Chancellor Ray Rodrigues and others were on hand in Gainesville. UF ranked seventh in the annual rankings, followed by Florida State University at No. 21, the University of South Florida at No. 43, Florida International Un…

Governor Ron DeSantis announces Florida Ranks #1 for Higher Education for 10th year in a row

For the 2026 rankings, Florida placed a record-breaking seven institutions in the top 100 public universities nationwide, including Florida State and FAMU.

Governor DeSantis Hails Florida As #1 In Higher Education For Tenth Straight Year

State Lauded for Lowest Tuition, High Graduation Rates, and Minimal Student Debt Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that Florida has secured the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s higher education rankings for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year. The state was recognized for its commitment to affordability and student success, holding the number one […] Governor DeSantis Hails Florida As #1 In Higher Education For Tenth Straight Year