Rankings

OIRA submits data to various ranking agencies assessing institutions based on factors such as student characteristics and outcomes, teaching quality, research productivity, student satisfaction, and institutional reputation. Caution is advised when interpreting rankings as each ranking system uses a unique set of criteria and a variety of methodologies, making comparisons across ranking systems challenging.

For more information about our key rankings and to access links to publications, please visit AU's Academic Profile or contact OIRA.

US News logo

In the U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings, AU ranked #91 overall, #4 for Study Abroad, #19 for Co-ops/Internships, and #23 for Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects for 2025.

AU Profile

Forbes logo

AU ranked #141 in Forbes America’s Top Colleges in 2025.

AU Profile

Military Friendly logo and gold status

AU was named to the 2024-25 Military Friendly® Schools List and awarded a Top 10 Military Friendly® Schools award among Tier 2 Research Institutions.

AU Profile

Money logo

AU was rated 3.5 out of 5 stars in Money’s Best Colleges in America in 2024.

AU Profile

Princeton Review logo

The Princeton Review named AU one of the Best 390 Colleges in 2025 and ranked AU #2 Top 50 Green Colleges, #12 Everyone Cares about Conservation, and #18 Most Politically Active Students.

AU Profile

Open Doors logo

AU is ranked #17 among doctoral-granting institutions percent of undergraduates who studied abroad and #6 for undergraduate student long-term study abroad participation.

Open Doors Data