51³Ô¹ÏÍø among U.S. News' Best Universities in South
Article By: Clark Leonard
The University of North Georgia (51³Ô¹ÏÍø) is tied for 16th among regional public universities in the South on the U.S. News & World Report released Sept. 13.
In the magazine's annual ranking of universities and colleges, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is also the top public university in Georgia on the list of regional universities in the South.
"Our continued strong performance in national rankings is further affirmation of the resilience and dedication of our faculty and staff to ensure our students remain successful during these unprecedented times," President Bonita C. Jacobs said. "51³Ô¹ÏÍø prepares students to lead in a complex and diverse world, and those skills are at a premium in our current environment."
Other accolades for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in the U.S. News rankings include:
- Top-ranked public university in Georgia on the list of regional universities in the South.
- Top-ranked public university in Georgia on the A+ Schools for B Students among regional universities in the South.
- Second-ranked public university in Georgia on the Best Undergraduate Teaching Program among regional universities in the South.
- Tied for fifth among public universities in Georgia on the Undergraduate Computer Science Programs list.
- Tied for seventh among public universities in Georgia on the Best Undergraduate Business Programs list.
- Ninth among public universities in Georgia on the Undergraduate Nursing Program list.
Our continued strong performance in national rankings is further affirmation of the resilience and dedication of our faculty and staff to ensure our students remain successful during these unprecedented times.
Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs
51³Ô¹ÏÍø president
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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø serves about 20,000 students and is one of the state's largest public universities. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers classes online and on five campuses located across northeast Georgia in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers more than 100 programs of study, including certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral programs.
The complete list of colleges is available at the .
Enrollment jumps 6.7% for 2024-25
Enrollment has jumped to 19,298 students this fall at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, growing by 6.7% from fall 2023.
Swansons recognized for philanthropy
51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni couple Stewart and Carol Swanson received the 2024 Presidential Leadership Award from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Michael Shannon in recognition of their philanthropy and love of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Oconeefest will raise scholarship funds
The 11th annual Oconeefest scholarship fundraiser is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 on the front lawn of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Oconee Campus.
Transfer students highlighted Oct. 21-25
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’S Student Orientation and Success department will host multiple events recognizing transfer students during National Transfer Student Week, set for Oct. 21-25.