Keuka College has once again been selected for U.S. News & World Report’s annual review of America’s best colleges, continuing the college’s tradition of being recognized for its academic performance and dedication to student success.
This year, Keuka College was included among the top 171 schools in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and six other Northeastern states in the magazine’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings. U.S. News evaluates approximately 1,500 colleges and universities across the United States, scoring them based on a wide range of factors including graduation rates, faculty resources, and academic reputation.
Initiatives for social mobility
In addition to being recognized for its overall academic excellence, Keuka College earned a spot as one of U.S. News’ top performers in the Social Mobility category, ranking 109th out of 165 colleges in the North. Ta. This designation highlights the university’s success in enrolling and graduating students from low-income families, many of whom receive federal Pell grants.
U.S. News reported that “economically disadvantaged students are less likely than other students to graduate from college.” “However, some universities are more successful than others in increasing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded Pell Grants.”
Pell Grants are awarded to students with significant financial need, typically families with annual incomes of less than $50,000. Keuka College has a long-standing commitment to supporting this student population through targeted financial aid, academic support, and a focus on holistic development.
“More than 40 percent of our incoming students, both on-campus and online, are Pell Grant recipients,” said Pete Bekis, Keuka College’s vice president for enrollment management and marketing. “Our continued efforts to provide resources tailored to these students likely contributed to our recognition from U.S. News & World Report.”
A track record of improving the economic status of students
Keuka University’s track record of helping graduates improve their economic standing has been recognized by other national publications. Washington Monthly recently included Keuka College on its 2024 list of Best Bang-for-the-Buck Colleges in the Northeast. This list focuses on universities that excel at providing affordable and marketable degrees to students from non-wealthy backgrounds.
The New York Times also praised the university for its success in promoting economic mobility, ranking it among the top 10% in the nation for helping students move up 20% to 40% in their income brackets after graduation. .
“I am proud of the role we play in changing the lives of students and their families,” Vice President Bekis said. “Through academics, financial support, tutoring and more, we remain committed to helping all students succeed.”
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