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flag U.S. News releases 2026 college rankings with minor methodological updates and new data on retention, graduation, and investment.

flag U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions using up to 17 academic quality measures with minimal methodological changes. flag The top 10 schools saw eight retain their No. flag 1 spots, while two moved to second place. flag Updates include improved data tracking for retention, graduation rates, and investment. flag Specialized rankings highlight value, innovation, social mobility, HBCUs, and undergraduate teaching. flag Additional resources cover internships, study abroad, research, affordability, tuition trends, and job options. flag The guidebook is available for purchase, and a free webinar on October 9 will explain updates.

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