Latest edition prioritizes social mobility and post-graduate success.WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today announced the 2025 Best Colleges. Serving as a guide for prospective students and their families, the national rankings evaluate nearly 1,500 colleges and universities using up to 17 measures of academic quality. This year's edition continues to prioritize social mobility and post-graduate success.