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California Schools Rank High in 2025 Best Colleges Study

Stanford University ranked fourth in the top rankings of U.S. universities this year.
California Schools Rank High in 2025 Best Colleges Study
A view of Hoover Tower on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, Calif., on March 28, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Universities in California took several spots in this year’s rankings of top U.S. colleges published on June 16 by U.S. News & World Report.
The schools were ranked on 17 factors to measure their academic performance and other criteria, such as graduation rates and their global and regional reputations, according to the report.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.