UC Berkeley and UCLA Share Top Spot in U.S. News Rankings
In the 2027 list published by U.S. News & World Report, UC Berkeley shared the title of top public university with UCLA.
In the 2027 evaluation released by U.S. News & World Report, UC Berkeley once again secured the top spot in the public universities category, sharing first place with UCLA.
U.S. News Evaluation and Top Partnership
In the 2027 rankings of American universities prepared by U.S. News & World Report, UC Berkeley shared the summit in the public universities category with UCLA. The publication has consistently positioned Berkeley in the top two spots throughout the twentieth century.
Major Success in Economics and Data Science
Berkeley's economics programs and data analytics and science program were rated as the best among all universities in the United States. The study brought first-place rankings in public and international economics fields.
Statements from Chancellor Rich Lyons
Chancellor Rich Lyons stated that this continuous recognition reflects the extraordinary work carried out every day across the entire campus by students, faculty, staff, and alumni, emphasizing the university's commitment to cultivating leaders.
Ranking Criteria and Academic Achievements
The publication evaluated seventeen key criteria measuring academic quality, including graduation rates, financial resources per student, and social mobility. Berkeley achieved a total of fifty-one first-class rankings.
Prominent Position in Overall Evaluation
In the overall rankings among all national universities, both public and private, Berkeley tied for twentieth place with UCLA and the University of Notre Dame. Other prominent public universities included Michigan, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Reports from Other Organizations
This new ranking follows other recently published reports from organizations such as Forbes, Pitchbook, and QS World University Rankings, which confirm Berkeley's elite status at both the national and global levels.