1 LI University Among Top 100 In Nation, U.S. Says In New Ranking

LONG ISLAND, NY — One Long island university was ranked among the Top 100 in the country, according to new 2025 Best Colleges rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report — Stony Brook University came in #58 on the National Universities list.

Three other Long Island schools came in among the Top 100 in the Regional Colleges and Universities categories.

The rankings evaluated 1,500 colleges and universities using more than a dozen measures of academic quality, the digital media company said in a news release. This year in its rankings, U.S. News prioritized social mobility — that is, its record in enrolling and graduating students from all backgrounds with manageable debt — and post-graduate success, including earnings.

Here are the rankings for Long Island schools:

United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, #3 in Regional Colleges North

Farmingdale State College, SUNY, Farmingdale, #6 in Regional Colleges North

New York Institute Of Technology, Old Westbury, #15 in Regional Universities North (tie)

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, #58 in National Universities (tie)

Molloy University, Rockville Centre, #66 in Regional Universities North (tie)

SUNY College Old Westbury, Old Westbury, #101 in Regional Universities North (tie)

Adelphi University, Garden City, #189 in National Universities (tie)

Hofstra University, Hempstead, #196 in National Universities (tie)

Long Island University, Brookville, #359 in National Universities (tie)

Five Towns College, Unranked in Arts Schools

Webb Institute, Glen Cove, Unranked in Engineering & Technology Schools

Included in the 2025 report are specialized rankings such as the best value schools, most innovative colleges, top performers on social mobility and historically Black colleges and universities, as well as universities with the greatest commitment to undergraduate teaching. Other specialty rankings include programs that enhance student experiences, including first-year experiences, service learning, studying abroad and undergraduate research and creative projects.

The top national universities are:

1. Princeton University in New Jersey
2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
3. Harvard University in Massachusetts
4. Stanford University in California
5. Yale University in Connecticut

The top national liberal arts colleges are:

1. Williams College in Massachusetts
2. Amherst College in Massachusetts
3. Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania

United States Naval Academy in Maryland