GSA Daily Staff Report
Published Aug. 20, 2009

Clemson University ranks No. 22 among national public institutions, according to the annual ranking by U.S.News & World Report.

The university is the highest ranked public institution in the state.

“We’re pleased that Clemson has maintained its No. 22 ranking among all national public universities. This is our highest ranking ever and places us in the company of some of the most highly regarded research universities in America,” Clemson President James Barker said.

America’s Best Colleges 2010, part of U.S.News & World Report magazine, went on newsstands today. The report has several different listings for a variety of categories.

For example, the University of South Carolina in Columbia’s undergraduate international business program remains No. 1 for the 13^th consecutive year. USC ranked No. 55 among public universities.

Anderson University advanced eight spots to be named among the “Best Baccalaureate Schools in the South.” Erskine College is at No. 3 and USC Upstate is No. 27.

AU was also named for the second consecutive year to the publication’s list of the 77 colleges and universities in the America that “everyone should be watching.”

In the overall rankings comparing national public and private schools, Clemson and USC ranked 61^st and 110^th, respectively.

Furman University is ranked 40^th and Wofford College is ranked 60^th among the nation’s liberal arts colleges. In Forbes magazine’s America’s Best Colleges compilation released last week, Wofford is ranked No. 71 out of 600 schools, topping the list of South Carolina universities.

“Each year, more prospective students and their families are aware of these accolades and consider Clemson for their collegiate studies,” said Clemson Admissions Director Robert Barkley. “We offer the complete experience with quality academics, along with an exciting environment for living and learning.”