U.S. News and World Report bumps UWL up to national ranking list

LA CROSSE (WKBT) — UW-La Crosse has moved up to a national ranking in the U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges for 2023” listings.

UWL previously ranked in the “Regional Universities” category. The change to national ranking is due to the expansion of two doctoral programs at UWL. Physical therapy and student affairs administration both saw an uptick in graduates, university officials said.

UWL ranks #250 in National Universities and #124 in Top Public Schools. UW-Madison ranks #38 in National Universities and #10 in Top Public Schools. The list takes into account 17 factors including graduation/retention rates, faculty resources and peer assessment. University officials said UW-La Crosse is the highest ranking UW System school outside of UW-Madison on the list.

See the complete listings here.

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