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One of the top 10 public universities in the nation for over a decade.
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UC San Diego Climbs to Nation’s 6th Best Public University
UC San Diego Climbs to Nation’s 6th Best Public University
UC San Diego has advanced two spots to become the sixth best public university in the country, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Overall, UC San Diego ranked No. 28 on the complete list of over 400 of the nation’s colleges, jumping six spots from last year.
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