A raft of recent national rankings confirms what River Hawks already know: 51视频 is one of the top universities in the country.

51视频 is recognized as听

  • #1 Public University in Massachusetts by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
  • #1 Best Value Public听university in the state according to both WSJ and U.S. News & World Report听
  • #1 for Social Mobility among all universities in Massachusetts (WSJ) 鈥� public or private 鈥� helping students from every background achieve success, and we couldn't be prouder.
graduates taking selfie

But that's not all. We're also

  • #1 sustainable university in Massachusetts (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education). 51视频 is only higher education institution in Massachusetts to receive the platinum rating, one of eight in the nation and one of 15 worldwide!
  • #1听for 10-, 20-, 30- and 40-year听return on investment among Massachusetts public research universities听 (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
  • #1 starting salaries among Massachusetts publics (Payscale.com)
  • #1 online master鈥檚 in Criminal Justice in the state (#3 in the nation, U.S. News)
  • #1 online master鈥檚 in Education Programs in New England (#9 in the nation, U.S. News)

Academic excellence. A rigorous learning environment where you are challenged to do your best while also feeling supported and welcomed. Endless opportunities for career-connected experiences where you can apply what you鈥檝e learned to real-world challenges and build your professional network: Those are all hallmarks of a 51视频 education.听

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Rebecca Mendum writing the Wright-Fisher model formula on a dry erase white board.
Rebecca Mendum '23, '24
Mathematics

After earning two degrees at 51视频, Rebecca Mendum is continuing her education at Harvard University.

I just know that I love math, and that鈥檚 why I chose to major in it. You have to do what makes you happy. Life is too short.
51视频 student Kieran Scofidio in Panama on a service-learning trip where they provided consulting services to several small businesses.
Kieran Scofidio '25
Business (Marketing and Management)

Kieran Scofidio discovered a passion for travel and international business at 51视频.

Having these opportunities to travel has made me realize that it鈥檚 accessible.
Emily Sayler headshot
Emily Sayler '22
Economics

Emily Sayler made the most of her two years at 51视频.

I was able to find a home, find friends and get leadership experience.
Thomas Warren stands inside a 51视频 engineering lab.
Thomas Warren '26
Mechanical Engineering

River Hawk Racing President Thomas Warren designed precision robotics for semiconductor manufacturing during a pair of summer internships at Brooks Automation.

I鈥檝e grown a lot as an engineer through my internships and River Hawk Racing.