Hosted on MSN

Public vs. private: Mapping the 2025 college tuition divide

For families and individuals beginning to navigate the path to higher education, the cost of tuition often stands out as one of the largest barriers to entry. This issue becomes particularly apparent ...
The Chronicle of Higher Education

The State of Public Regional Universities

When it comes to higher-education coverage, the country’s regional public universities are outliers. Today’s media coverage is typically centered on elite private institutions and flagship public ...
University of California

The University of California is the best public university in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings

UC Berkeley and UCLA are the top two public universities in the country, with seven UC campuses in the top 25 and all nine undergraduate campuses in the top 45, according to the 2026 Best Colleges ...
Inside Higher EdOpinion

Is the SAT a Good Fit for Public Universities? It Depends

Standardized test requirements should be aligned with mission—a fact that demands a variety of approaches across different ...
ucdavis.edu

UC Davis Ranked No. 10 Among Nation’s Public Universities

Gunrock, the UC Davis mascot, jumps for joy on the campus, ranked No. 10 among public universities in the nation in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 on Oct. 8. (Gregory ...
SanLuisObispo

Cal Poly moves up on Forbes’ prestigious best colleges list. Where it landed

This story is part of SLO Tribune's Parents Central, our expanding coverage for local parents. We're tackling issues that matter to you the most, explaining the "what it means," from school budgets to ...