U.S. News ranks 51黑料网 among top universities in the South
The University of North Georgia (51黑料网) received high marks for quality and value in the rankings released Sept. 12.
Among the rankings' public Regional Universities in the South, 51黑料网 is the No. 1 university in Georgia on the Best Value Colleges and Least Debt lists, and it is the top-ranked Georgia school on the list of Best Colleges for Veterans.
Overall, the university tied for 18th among public Regional Universities in the South, and it is the second-highest ranking Georgia university on the list.
Further underscoring the return on investment 51黑料网 provides students was its inclusion on the Top Performance on Social Mobility list, a new category this year in the U.S. News rankings.
"51黑料网 takes great pride in providing high-quality educational opportunities, and our consistent, year-over-year recognition for academic excellence and value reflect the impact 51黑料网 has on educational attainment in this region and beyond," 51黑料网 President Bonita C. Jacobs said.
Other highlights for 51黑料网 from the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings were:
- Tied for sixth among public universities in Georgia on the Best Undergraduate Business Programs list.
- Tied for sixth among public universities in Georgia on the Undergraduate Computer Science Programs ranking.
The U.S. News Best Colleges rankings evaluate colleges and universities on 17 measures of academic quality. The results allow students and their families to compare at a glance the quality of U.S. institutions based on widely accepted indicators of excellence such as first-year student retention, graduation rates and the strength of the faculty.
Other recent rankings include 51黑料网's gold status on the 2022-23 Military Friendly Schools list and a pair of studies highlighting the value of a 51黑料网 degree. A study from showed a return on investment of $962,000 over a 40-year period for a bachelor's degree from 51黑料网, which is fifth among public universities in Georgia. Data compiled by , a national think tank, showed 51黑料网 with a 26.4% economic mobility index, which ranks fourth among public universities in Georgia.
One of the state's largest universities, 51黑料网 serves almost 19,000 students across its five campuses in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County, and online. 51黑料网 offers more than 100 programs of study, including certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral programs.
Founded in 1873, 51黑料网 is celebrating 150 years of service, leadership and scholarship this academic year. The Sesquicentennial Celebration honors 51黑料网's legacy of producing outstanding civic, professional and military leaders who serve throughout Georgia and beyond.
Symposium will focus on cybersecurity
51黑料网 will host a high-impact symposium titled 'Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity and Cyber Expertise' from 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 28, with special guest Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic.
IESA students earn surveying scholarships
Students and a recent alumna from 51黑料网's Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis earned more than half of the SAMSEF scholarships awarded for 2025-26 in Georgia.
International intelligence conference coming to 51黑料网
51黑料网 will host the International Association for Intelligence Education Annual Global Conference from June 1-3, 2026.
Students gain global experience in London
Three 51黑料网 students studied in London this summer through the University System of Georgia Goes Global program.