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Two colleges at The University of New Mexico, including the College of Nursing and the School of Engineering, have been ranked among the top 100 in the latest 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings released today.

The College of Nursing was ranked No. 54, up 13 spots from its previous ranking out of 686 schools surveyed and among the top-10 percent of Undergraduate Nursing Programs. The School of Engineering also earned top-100 recognition at No. 90 for Undergraduate Engineering Programs among schools whose highest degree is a doctorate.

As an institution, UNM was ranked No. 126 in the Top Public Schools category and No. 231 in the National Universities category, which includes private schools.

Overall, UNM had six programs/schools ranked among the top-150 in the nation:

- No. 54 (tie) - Undergraduate Nursing Programs

- No. 90 (tie) - Undergraduate Engineering Programs (Doctorate)

- No. 111 (tie) - Undergraduate Computer Science Programs

- No. 129 (tie) - Top Public Schools (National Universities)

- No. 131 (tie) - Undergraduate Psychology Programs

- No. 147 (tie) - Undergraduate Business Programs

Additionally, UNM's Undergraduate Economics Program was ranked at No. 198 (tie), and it was also recognized as a Top Performer on Social Mobility at No. 236 (tie).

The rankings are based on detailed analyses of various data points as explained in the Best Colleges methodology article.

Educating more than 1,070 students across New Mexico while offering a wide range of programs aimed to equip future nursing professionals with essential skills and knowledge, the College of Nursing prepares students to meet current healthcare demands, especially in rural and underserved areas.

The College of Nursing provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes sessions in a state-of-the-art simulation center and skills lab where students gain hands-on patient experiences with high-fidelity manikins under faculty guidance. These program experiences enhance students' exposure to various clinical encounters and contribute to the BSN program's high ranking.

"This achievement highlights our commitment to academic excellence, innovative practices and preparing future nurse leaders," said UNM College of Nursing Dean Rosario Medina. "Being recognized among the top BSN programs nationally reflects the dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff and students. It reaffirms our drive to improve health outcomes for our state and the communities we serve."

Statewide, UNM holds the best national rankings among New Mexico universities in categories such as best university, undergraduate nursing, top public school, undergraduate engineering (Doctorate), and business schools.

For over four decades, U.S. News & World Report has produced Best Colleges rankings for nearly 1,500 U.S four-year bachelor's degree-granting institutions within ten distinct overall rankings where colleges were compared with those sharing similar academic missions.

For more information on methodology and FAQs visit Best Colleges 2025.