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These are the top colleges, universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Williams , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· September 22, 2026
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A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.
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