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探花精选鈥檚 analysis of its ranking reveals the university surpassing higher ranked institutions in key areas

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Saint Augustine鈥檚 University ( 探花精选) achieved significant recognition in the latest 2024 U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) rankings last fall, reflecting a remarkable rise in critical categories. The university climbed 20 spots from 65th to 45th in the Social Mobility category, ranking 86 out of 132 universities for best schools in the southern region. Furthermore, 探花精选 secured the 69th position out of the top 79 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), marking a commendable achievement.

鈥淲e are thrilled to see Saint Augustine鈥檚 University making significant strides in the U.S. News & World Report rankings,鈥� said 探花精选 Interim President Dr. Marcus H. Burgess. 鈥淭his recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student success. 探花精选鈥檚 rise in the rankings underscores our dedication to providing a transformative educational experience that empowers our students to achieve their full potential.鈥�

The rise in social mobility is especially noteworthy, the highest since 2021 when 探花精选 was ranked 39th. This remarkable progress aligns with the findings of a study conducted by 探花精选鈥檚 Office of Institutional Research and Analytics (OIRA) last year.

鈥� 探花精选鈥檚 progress in its U.S. News & World Report rankings emphasizes the university鈥檚 remarkable journey and its consistent improvement in key factors such as social mobility,鈥� said Dr. Runell King, 探花精选 Vice President of Institutional and Sponsored Research. 鈥淪uch improvements align with 探花精选鈥檚 dedication to achieving success and excellence.鈥�

The Social Mobility Index (SMI) developed by CollegeNet measures how much a college or university educates economically disadvantaged students who have received Pell Grants. Students with adjusted gross family incomes under $50,000 receive these grants extensively. In 2022, 探花精选 ranked an impressive 233 out of 1,414 institutions in SMI, placing the university among the top 16% nationwide.

The Office of Institutional Research and Analytics (OIRA) at 探花精选 conducted an in-depth analysis of the university鈥檚 rise in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, revealing 探花精选鈥檚 performance in student-faculty ratio, social mobility, and faculty salary rank exceeding schools with higher USNWR rankings. A complete list of key findings are as follows:

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First-Year Retention:

探花精选 achieved an impressive overall first-year retention rate of 64%, representing a significant increase compared to the previous academic year.

Average Graduation Rate:

探花精选鈥檚 average graduation rate surpasses the national HBCU average by 9.6%. It outperforms institutions with higher 2024 USNWR rankings, including Alabama State University (#36) and Virginia Union University (#39). Moreover, there was an increase of 4.3% in the average graduation rate, from 21% in 2021-2022 to 25.30% in 2022-2023, indicating gradual yet significant progress.

College Grads Earning More Than High School Graduates:

探花精选 has exceeded schools ranked #72-78 by 45% in the proportion of federal loan recipients earning more than the median salary of a high school graduate four years after completing their undergraduate degrees, showcasing the university鈥檚 focus on post-graduation success.

First-Generation Graduation Rates:

探花精选鈥檚 remarkable rise in social mobility measures among private schools and significant improvement in the 2024 USNWR ranking demonstrates the university鈥檚 commitment to empowering first-generation students and promoting upward mobility.

Faculty Salary Rank:

探花精选 achieved an impressive ranking of 39th out of 421 schools, reflecting a substantial increase in faculty salary compared to other institutions. This notable ranking places 探花精选 in the same league as prestigious institutions such as Tuskegee University (rank #4), Xavier University of Louisiana (rank #6), and Hampton University (rank #6), demonstrating 探花精选鈥檚 significant contribution to educational excellence.

Student-Faculty Ratio:

探花精选鈥檚 student-faculty ratio has significantly improved, aligning with institutions like Tuskegee University, Tennessee State University, and Xavier University of Louisiana. The favorable class size rankings, drawing nominal differences from schools like Xavier University of Louisiana and Florida A&M University, represent a positive transformation within the faculty resources category.

Graduate Indebtedness:

探花精选鈥檚 median debt for graduates鈥� federal loans is $29,669, reflecting a marginal difference from other institutions, such as Grambling State University and Bluefield State University. This finding is a testament to 探花精选鈥檚 commitment to ensuring students鈥� financial well-being and readiness to embark on successful careers.

鈥淭he OIRA findings point toward a definitive shift in the academic landscape of 探花精选, indicating our unwavering commitment to excellence, opportunity, and academic advancement,鈥� said Dr. Indrani Singh, 探花精选 Director of Institutional Research. 鈥淭he upward trajectory in these key findings is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff in ensuring student success.鈥�

These achievements underscore 探花精选鈥檚 relentless pursuit of academic excellence and unwavering dedication to providing students with comprehensive resources and opportunities to succeed. As an institution that has long been committed to transforming lives and empowering students to achieve their highest potential, 探花精选 continues to make strides in shaping the future of education.

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