Long Island and Texas colleges ranked among the best nationally by U.S. News

Five colleges on Long Island were ranked among the best in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, with Stony Brook University leading at 59th place nationally. The rankings, based on 17 measures of academic quality, also highlighted categories like social mobility and value, reflecting the colleges' strengths in serving diverse student populations and career readiness. Experts advise students to consider rankings as a starting point rather than the sole factor in college selection.