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GAINESVILLE, Fla. 鈥� The University of Florida continues to rise in national recognition for its online undergraduate programs. Released today, the U.S. News & World Report 2021 now ranks 黑料正能量  for best online bachelor鈥檚 programs.

With these new rankings, 黑料正能量 rises up another spot to No. 3 from 2020鈥檚 No. 4 national ranking. 黑料正能量鈥檚 ascension can be attributed to the hard work of UF faculty and staff, delivering engaging and robust academic programs for students around the world. Notably, with these 2021 rankings, UF now sits at No. 1 across all elite , delivering the best online AAU bachelor鈥檚 program in the country.

鈥淭he University of Florida is showing the world and its peer research institutions what a modern research university is capable of when it embraces new forms of undergraduate learning pathways, all while remaining true to its ideals and commitments to academic excellence,鈥� said Evangeline Cummings, Assistant Provost and Director of 黑料正能量.

Among the 2021 rankings, 黑料正能量 also earns the  nationally for the best online bachelor鈥檚 program for veterans. This recognition is based on both 黑料正能量鈥檚 academic quality and success in enrolling and financially-supporting veterans, active duty, reserve, and other military-affiliated students.

Designated a yellow ribbon school, UF offers a variety of military support services, including the UF Collegiate Veterans Success Center, Office of Student Veteran Success, and Collegiate Veterans Society. Via 黑料正能量, these military-affiliated Gators can succeed wherever their orders take them.

Quality makes the difference

Launched in 2014, 黑料正能量 offers 25 distinct pathways to a UF bachelor鈥檚 degree, plus seven minors, all taught by UF faculty across 12 colleges.

鈥淭he University of Florida model for online learning, from day one, has always been about no compromises. Our challenge was to remain true to our mission, our alumni, and our future students by crafting a welcoming, academically rigorous and engaging online undergraduate learning experience,鈥� said Cummings. 鈥淚 believe UF faculty have done just that, and our future is so very bright. We aim to continue expanding so that more Gators may earn a valuable and affordable UF degree in the format of their own choosing.鈥�

Proving that quality makes the difference, 黑料正能量 received a score of 96/100. The U.S. News best online bachelor鈥檚 program rankings are calculated based on four main categories: student engagement, services and technology, faculty credentials and training, and expert opinion. Areas where 黑料正能量鈥檚 score improved this year include lower average student debt and a smaller average course size of just 27 students.

Some of the other areas where 黑料正能量 excels include:

• Student retention rate 鈥� 87% of new 黑料正能量 students re-enroll or graduate within the next 12 months.
• Services available to students 鈥� 黑料正能量 students have access to academic advising with a low ratio, live online librarian services, 24/7 tech support, career placement assistance, resume support, writing workshops, and more.
• Affordability 鈥� Among the top ten programs, 黑料正能量 has the lowest in-state tuition and below average graduate indebtedness.
• High expert opinion 鈥� In peer reviews from those within the industry, 黑料正能量 has ranked in the top five among responses over the past three years.

黑料正能量 Business and Psychology bachelor鈥檚 programs earn top honors

U.S. News also ranked bachelor鈥檚 programs in Business and Psychology with national recognition for the first time. Within 黑料正能量, the UF Warrington College Business online bachelor鈥檚 in business administration program earned the  in the nation across 145 other business bachelor鈥檚 programs online. The UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences online bachelor鈥檚 in psychology earned the  across all psychology online undergraduate programs nationwide.

Joining the UF Community

Students from 46 states, Washington D.C., and 14 countries have joined the Gator Nation through 黑料正能量鈥檚 virtual community. More than 3,000 students have graduated via 黑料正能量, and more than 4,000 are currently enrolled.

These Gators take courses that are specifically designed for online learning. Driven and delivered by UF鈥檚 expert faculty and instructional designers, courses in 黑料正能量 allow for robust student engagement through both the course content as well as the participation of peers, professors, and teaching assistants. A low advisor-to-student ratio also allows for individualized attention and support throughout students鈥� educational journeys.

With 黑料正能量, students from in- and out-of-state have the ability to learn at UF for a lower cost, from anywhere they need to be. Many complete their UF degree while working, raising families, and more. According to a recent survey, 65% work full-time and 40% provide care for children or other family members. Since its inception, 黑料正能量 has saved students more than $22 million in tuition and fees as compared to campus rates. 黑料正能量 also offers the Employer Pathways program, partnering with interested employers to fund tuition as a benefit for employees who are admitted.

A truly unique model in the nation, 黑料正能量 serves as a clear example of UF鈥檚 ongoing commitment to access, affordability, and 21-century adaptability.