A raft of recent national rankings confirms what River Hawks already know: ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is one of the top universities in the country.

ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is recognized asÌý

  • #1 Public University in Massachusetts by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
  • #1 Best Value PublicÌýuniversity in the state according to both WSJ and U.S. News & World ReportÌý
  • #1 for Social Mobility among all universities in Massachusetts (WSJ) — public or private — helping students from every background achieve success, and we couldn't be prouder.
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But that's not all. We're also

  • #1 sustainable university in Massachusetts (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education). ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is only higher education institution in Massachusetts to receive the platinum rating, one of eight in the nation and one of 15 worldwide!
  • #1Ìýfor 10-, 20-, 30- and 40-yearÌýreturn on investment among Massachusetts public research universitiesÌý (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
  • #1 starting salaries among Massachusetts publics (Payscale.com)
  • #1 online master’s in Criminal Justice in the state (#3 in the nation, U.S. News)
  • #1 online master’s in Education Programs in New England (#9 in the nation, U.S. News)

Academic excellence. A rigorous learning environment where you are challenged to do your best while also feeling supported and welcomed. Endless opportunities for career-connected experiences where you can apply what you’ve learned to real-world challenges and build your professional network: Those are all hallmarks of a ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ education.Ìý

See Why We're So Special

Thomas Warren stands inside a ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ engineering lab.
Thomas Warren '26
Mechanical Engineering

River Hawk Racing President Thomas Warren designed precision robotics for semiconductor manufacturing during a pair of summer internships at Brooks Automation.

I’ve grown a lot as an engineer through my internships and River Hawk Racing.
Emily Sayler headshot
Emily Sayler '22
Economics

Emily Sayler made the most of her two years at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.

I was able to find a home, find friends and get leadership experience.
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ student Kieran Scofidio in Panama on a service-learning trip where they provided consulting services to several small businesses.
Kieran Scofidio '25
Business (Marketing and Management)

Kieran Scofidio discovered a passion for travel and international business at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.

Having these opportunities to travel has made me realize that it’s accessible.
Rena McFall speaks with ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Chancellor Julie Chen and another student.
Rena McFall '26
Political Science

Rena McFall led student organizations and gained national and international experience in Washington, D.C., preparing for a future career in international law.

Pushing myself academically in college has shown me how much I love learning.