SUNY Delhi Among Best Regional Colleges Again

SUNY Delhi again ranks among top regional colleges according to the 2023 Best Colleges rankings by the U.S. News & World Report, released September 12.

Delhi, NY (09/12/2022) — SUNY Delhi again ranks among top regional colleges according to the 2023 Best Colleges rankings by the U.S. News & World Report, released September 12. The highly regarded annual report ranks universities and colleges nationwide according to their performance on diverse measures of academic quality. These include retention and graduation rates, undergraduate academic reputation, class sizes, faculty resources, financial resources, and expert opinion.

SUNY Delhi's rankings this year include Top Public College (#8) and Best Regional College (#14). In both categories, Delhi is the second highest-ranking SUNY college in the state. SUNY Delhi is also ranked among the Best Value Schools in the North (#12). Value was determined based on a school's academic quality and the net cost of attendance for a student who received the average level of need-based financial aid.

In specialized categories, SUNY Delhi ranks #6 for social mobility, which measures the extent that a school enrolls and graduates students who received federal Pell grants, typically awarded to students with a total family income below $50,000. SUNY Delhi also ranks #8 for students graduating with the least debt. The typical total federal debt (the median cumulative amount borrowed) for SUNY Delhi graduates is $15,250 with 70% of first-year students receiving federal loans.

Additionally, SUNY Delhi's nursing program made the list of Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs.

"SUNY Delhi's consistently stellar performance in these rankings validates our reputation as a top college offering affordable, high-quality degrees," said Dr. Mary Bonderoff, Officer-in-Charge at SUNY Delhi. "As students look for the best possible value for their investment in higher education, Delhi's modern, hands-on programs are an excellent pathway to successful careers."

SUNY Delhi was evaluated in the regional colleges category for colleges focusing on undergraduate education but grant fewer than 50% of their degrees in liberal arts disciplines. Some regional colleges award two-year associate degrees as well as bachelor's degrees.To view the full rankings, please visit U.S. News Best Colleges.

About SUNY Delhi

Enrolling over 3,000 students, SUNY Delhi is a member of the State University of New York. SUNY Delhi's hands-on approach to teaching and learning includes over 60 academic programs in specialized areas, including applied technologies, nursing, hospitality, veterinary sciences, applied sciences, business, and liberal arts and sciences. SUNY Delhi offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, as well as master's degrees in a combination of on-campus and online settings. For more information, please visit www.delhi.edu.

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2023 Best Colleges rankings by the U.S. News & World Report were released September 12.