TROY—Troy University has been named a top-tier school among its peer institutions in the Southeast in the latest national ranking by a major U.S. publication.

U.S. News and World Report’s annual guide “America’s Best Colleges” named Troy University as one of 64 “Best Universities-Master’s” for the Southeast region. This ranking includes colleges and universities that offer undergraduate and master’s programs across 12 states.

Criteria reviewed include graduation rate, class size, SAT/ACT scores of entering freshmen, retention rate of freshmen and acceptance rate of freshmen and transfer students.

“National rankings are a barometer of how others view you and how well your university is doing,” Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. chancellor, said.  “The honor of being recognized this year by U.S. News and World Report as a top tier university among the masters-degree level universities in the southeastern United States is a great reflection on our students, faculty and staff and indeed the entire university community.”