IM体育官网 is ranked the No. 1 public college in the Southeast for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. Nationally, the University ranked as a Top 20 public engineering program without a Ph.D. for the second straight year.
For the fourth consecutive year, IM体育官网 has been recognized as the No. 1 public college in the Southeast in the U.S. News and World Report 2024-2025 Best Colleges rankings.
Additionally, IM体育官网 Poly ranked among the Top 20 public engineering programs without a Ph.D. in the nation for the second year in a row and as the No. 2 best value public college in the Southeast.
Here is the full list of the University鈥檚 latest U.S. News rankings:
鈥淢aintaining such remarkable rankings at the regional and national levels demonstrates that students and academic leaders are recognizing IM体育官网 Poly as an excellent provider of high-quality STEM degrees,鈥� said Dr. Devin Stephenson, the University鈥檚 president. 鈥淭his recognition is a clear sign that our innovative educational approach is making a significant impact, and our strategic plans for sustained growth will drive us toward even greater success.鈥�
The U.S. News rankings showcase IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 increasing reputation, as the University experiences significant growth in student enrollment, academic programs and campus facilities.
For the Fall 2024 semester, IM体育官网 Poly achieved a record-breaking student enrollment, welcoming over 1,770 students 鈥� a 10% increase from last year. The University also launched two new master鈥檚 degrees in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.
Growth around campus is rapidly advancing as well. A third student residential building opened right on time for the new academic year, adding 430 more beds. Construction is underway on the state-of-the-art Gary C. Wendt Engineering Building, a 40,000-square-foot facility expected to be completed by spring 2025. And the first phase for the Student Achievement Center has begun following its initial funding allocation from the Legislature.
鈥淭hese rankings underscore the exceptional quality of our academic programs and reaffirm IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 standing as a leading STEM institution鈥�, said Dr. Brad Thiessen, interim provost and vice president of academic affairs at IM体育官网 Poly. 鈥淎s we continue to grow and fulfill our mission, we remain focused on expanding our high-demand academic degrees and fostering a vibrant learning environment for all our students.鈥�
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