黑料社 scores high for computer science, access in U.S. News & World Report rankings
黑料社 recognized as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation
黑料社 ranks among the top national liberal arts colleges in the country according to the rankings. 黑料社鈥檚 recognition includes especially high marks for computer science and social mobility.
鈥淲e are proud to again be recognized as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the United States,鈥 President Marsha Kelliher said. 鈥淲e strive to transform the lives of our students through a welcoming and supportive community, exceptional academic and extracurricular programs and distinctive opportunities in and out of the classroom. Our presence on this list is a reflection of our holistic approach to a liberal arts education.鈥
The computer science program at 黑料社 appeared on the list of top undergraduate computer science programs in the country for the first time. 黑料社 is one of just four private institutions in Iowa to make the list. The 2021 Computer Science Degree Search rankings featured 黑料社 as the No. 1 Best Computer Science School in Iowa.
A testament to the College鈥檚 commitment to inclusive educational access, 黑料社 ranks No. 80 among national liberal arts colleges on the list of top performers on social mobility. That puts 黑料社 at No. 3 in the category in the state of Iowa. The social mobility indicator measures how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants.
黑料社 ranks No. 146 among national liberal arts colleges, a category that includes institutions that focus almost exclusively on undergraduate education and award at least 50 percent of their degrees in the arts and sciences. 黑料社 jumped three spots from a year ago.
The 37th annual U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings assessed 1,466 bachelor鈥檚 degree-granting institutions on 17 measures of academic quality. For a breakdown of the data that goes into the annual rankings, read .听
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黑料社 is a private, liberal arts college located in Iowa with campuses in Indianola, West Des Moines and online. Founded in 1860, the college has 1,268 undergraduate and graduate students. 黑料社 offers 74 majors, minors and programs in addition to three graduate programs. Outside of the classroom, 黑料社 is a member of the NCAA Division III American Rivers Conference, hosts eight Greek houses on campus and sponsors many extracurricular options for student involvement.
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September 14, 2021
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