FDU Named Among Top Values and Innovators

badge from US News & World Report. badge represents a ranking for best value schools 2025.September 24, 2024 — In the newest U.S. News & World Report rankings, FDU was rated among the top regional universities in the north in several key categories that measure value, social mobility and innovation. FDU was ranked in the top 10 in the north for “Best Value Schools” (number 6) and “Undergraduate Teaching Programs” (number 6), and also among the “Top Performers in Social Mobility” (13) and “Most Innovative Schools” (13).

In addition, the University’s undergraduate programs in business, computer science, engineering, nursing and psychology were highly ranked, and FDU rose from number 41 to number 26 in “Best Colleges for Veterans.” Overall, the institution was ranked number 60 among regional universities in the north.

“I am proud to see FDU once again recognized for such important qualities and such notable programs,” said FDU President Michael Avaltroni. “We continue to take great pride in the value we offer our students and in our success in helping them climb great heights, and to see these qualities prominently honored is a credit to all our community members who make such a profound difference on a regular basis.”  

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