探花精选

At a moment when many institutions across the nation are facing unprecedented challenges, Saint Augustine鈥檚 University ( 探花精选) is proud to announce a series of significant new achievements in the 2026 Research.com Best Colleges Rankings and the 听

鈥淲hile some may only know our challenges, these rankings tell a truer story 鈥� a story of perseverance, excellence, and hope,鈥� said Dr. Verjanis Peoples, Interim President of 探花精选. 鈥淭he fact that 探花精选 climbed 12 places in social mobility this year proves that our students are thriving and that our mission continues to change lives. These results demonstrate that 探花精选 is still worth believing in. Every ranking, every gain, and every success story fuels our belief in what is possible. We ask our alumni, friends, and partners across the nation to stand with us 鈥� because together, we can secure a future where 探花精选 continues to transform lives for generations to come.鈥�

Research.com 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
Research.com 鈥� one of the most trusted global platforms for higher education analysis 鈥� ranked 探花精选 among the top colleges in North Carolina and the US South region. Key distinctions include:

• #15 鈥� Most Popular Colleges in North Carolina
• Most Popular North Carolina 2026 Distinction
• #30 鈥� Best Colleges in North Carolina
• #125 鈥� Most Popular Colleges in the South

These rankings reflect the resilience of 探花精选鈥檚 academic mission, the dedication of its faculty, and the continued belief that students place in the Falcon experience.

U.S. News & World Report Rankings
探花精选 also recorded meaningful progress in the 2025鈥�2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, highlighted by a major upward climb in Social Mobility:

探花精选 rose 12 spots in Social Mobility 鈥� from #54 last year to #42 this year.

This represents one of the strongest year-over-year improvements among HBCUs in the region, underscoring 探花精选鈥檚 longstanding commitment to supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Additional recognitions include:

• #42 Top Performers on Social Mobility 鈥� Regional Colleges South
• #3 HBCU in North Carolina for Social Mobility

These recognitions confirm 探花精选鈥檚 impact in advancing student success and expanding opportunity 鈥� even in the face of extraordinary institutional challenges.

Why these rankings matter now
The combination of strong Research.com placements and the upward movement in U.S. News rankings sends a clear message:

探花精选 is more than its crisis 鈥� 探花精选 is its impact.
探花精选 is its students.
探花精选 is its future.

Continuing the Momentum: The Falcon Pride Initiative
The university invites alumni, supporters, and community partners to stand with 探花精选 at this defining moment by contributing to the Falcon Pride Initiative, which directly supports student success, academic excellence, and long-term institutional sustainability.

Click here to support 探花精选’s Falcon Pride Initiative.