The University of Maryland achieved its highest-ever ranking from U.S. News & World Report, climbing one place to No. 16 among public schools in the influential 2026 "Best Colleges" guide. UMD also rose two spots to No. 42 among national universities in the new list, reflecting a steady ascent over the last half-decade.
The university now has a combined 69 top-25 rankings for its schools, colleges, programs and specialties, according to U.S. News. See more: https://go.umd.edu/usnews2025
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