Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Ranks Assumption a Top University
Assumption University has been recognized as one of the top colleges and universities in the nation by The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) College Rankings for 2021. This is the fourth consecutive year Assumption has been included on this prestigious list.
According to the WSJ/THE, these rankings of institutions of higher learning across the country is “designed to put graduate success and student learning at its heart.” Using 15 performance metrics under four pillars—Resources, Engagement, Outcomes, and Environment—the organization helps score each institution based on “what matters most when choosing a university.”
Of the four pillars, Assumption ranked highest for its exceptional outcomes. The WSJ/THE identifies those who excel in the category as institutions that add value to their students and generate “good and appropriate outputs, which include graduation rate, reputation, graduate salary, and debt after graduation.
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