UT Southern Receives High Marks

The University of Tennessee Southern (UT Southern) has earned higher marks across the board in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, reflecting the university’s continued momentum as the University of Tennessee System’s newest campus.

UT Southern rose to #43 in the Regional Colleges South category, an 11-spot improvement from 2026’s #54 spot. Among the Top Public Schools in the Regional Colleges South category, the university climbed from #19 to #12, placing it among the leading public institutions in the region. UT Southern also improved its standing among Top Performers on Social Mobility in the Regional Colleges South category.

The U.S. News Best Colleges rankings evaluate institutions on measures including graduation and retention rates, graduate outcomes, faculty resources, expert opinion and social mobility, which assesses how schools enroll and graduate students who receive federal Pell Grants.

Located in Pulaski, Tennessee, UT Southern joined the University of Tennessee System in 2021 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs rooted in a tradition of personalized education dating back to 1870.

For the complete rankings, visit usnews.com/best-colleges.