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How Penn State, Lehigh and other Pa. colleges appear in U.S. News rankings

U.S. News & World Report ranks more than 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures; experts say students should weigh those rankings alongside personal academic goals.

Published Sep 24, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings yearly compare more than 1,700 colleges and universities using up to 17 measures of academic quality and graduate success, providing prospective students with data-driven insights into higher education options.