The best university or college in every US state
Choosing where to go for college can be one of the biggest decisions teenagers and their families make. Here's the best college in your state.
US News & World Report's 2026 ranking revealed the best universities in every US state. Alabama's Auburn University secured a spot among the top 50 public schools, excelling in nursing. Alaska's University of Alaska Fairbanks, despite being at the bottom of the 434-school ranking, offered a unique outdoor-focused experience. Arizona State University in Tempe claimed the 117th and 117th ties, excelling in innovation and supply chain management.
Arkansas' University of Arkansas ranked 183rd, with strengths in supply chain management and nursing. California's Stanford University topped the list, ranking fourth in the nation and first in economics and undergraduate engineering.
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